Brazil - Thousands of teachers protest against social security reform

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Channel: TBU NEWS · 2018 · News & Politics

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Thousands of teachers and civil servants protested in front of Sao Paulo’s city hall on Thursday, during the eighth day of strikes against a controversial social security reform project.

Municipal teachers have been striking since March 8 against a social security reform project proposed by Sao Paulo prefect Joao Doria, which would entail a raise of civil servant taxes from 11 to at least 14 percent.

"I have been a municipal teacher for 14 years, and this project they want to approve is absurd. We are feeling disrespected and humiliated because many will reach a very large discount in salary range," teacher Maria Eneida said.

The proposal also includes the creation of a supplementary rate which could reach 19 percent.

93 percent of Sao Paulo’s municipal schools have been affected by the strike, according to local media.

Source: Ruptly
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