Today at 6:30 PM, the subway workers’ union in São Paulo will hold a crucial meeting at their headquarters, live-streaming the event on social media. The meeting aims to discuss the chance of a future strike. Last week, the union members voted in favor of a “state of strike.” They oppose warnings from the subway […]
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