More Brazilian bank workers have joined the strike against the labor reforms by the imposed government of Michel Temer, after 17 days of national strike that has halted financial services across the country. A statement from the Union of Bank Workers of Sao Paulo, Osasco and Região says 796 branches closed this week, and about 60,000 workers are on strike according to Brasil de Fato. The National Confederation of Financial Workers reported that in total 13,159 branches – up to 55 percent of the country’s offices – are not operating. The workers are demanding higher wages and better working conditions.
— source telesurtv.net