Rio bus drivers and workers throughout Brazil demand shorter work week as lawmakers examine proposal
Hundreds of bus drivers on strike protested in downtown Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, demanding better conditions, increased pay and an end to the six-day working week. They are also part of a broader movement of workers pushing to guarantee Brazilians two days off a week.
Bus drivers in Rio de Janeiro went on strike Tuesday, protesting in the city center. Their demands include improved conditions, higher pay, and an end to the six-day work week. This action is connected to a larger workers’ movement advocating for a guaranteed two-day weekend for all Brazilians.
- Hundreds of bus drivers in Rio de Janeiro are on strike.
- Protesters are demanding better working conditions and increased pay.
- A key demand is the end of the six-day working week.
- The strike is part of a broader movement pushing for a guaranteed two-day weekend in Brazil.
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