Brazil: Unionized transit workers in Sao Paulo end strike early March 24 /update 1

Event

Workers affiliated with the Union of Subway Workers (Sindicato dos Metroviarios) in Sao Paulo announced the end of the strike for the Sao Paulo Metro system early March 24. The decision comes following negotiations with the state authorities. The workers were on strike since March 23 to demand greater profit-sharing for metro workers.

Lingering disruptions to mass transit are likely to continue in Sao Paulo, especially on Line 1 (Blue), Line 2 (Green), Line 3 (Red), and Line 15 (Silver), which were the most-affected routes during the strike.

Advice

Reconfirm metro schedules in Sao Paulo due to possible lingering disruptions.