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Public Sector Strikes Loom

BRAZIL

Public sector workers in Brazil staged a partial strike today after President Jair Bolsonaro refused pay rises to non-security public employees.

  • The stoppage today was for two hours but there are plans for significant strike action in February across the public sector if Bolsonaro signs the federal budget into law which is expected by Friday.
  • The clash with the public sector is another setback for Bolsonaro ahead of the Brazilian general election in October. According to Morning Consult, Bolsonaro's approval rating is currently net -18 - one of the lowest amongst world leaders.

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