United Federation of Petroleum Workers
Thousands of Brazilians to go on strike against pension reforms on Friday
The countrywide general strike is against the proposed pension reforms that are likely to raise the average retirement age. A wide range of demands, including higher spending for education and a halt to privatization of refineries, are also being raised
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