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São Paulo bus strike ends after agreement with mayor
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The surprise bus drivers and conductors strike in São Paulo, affecting 3.3 million passengers on the afternoon of December 9, 2025, was suspended after a meeting with Mayor Ricardo Nunes. Companies committed to paying the 13th salary on December 12, under threat of contract termination. The chaos included empty terminals, overcrowded subways, and a record congestion in the city.
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) secretary-general, Francis Atwoli, has urged the Kenyan government to promptly review and enhance the minimum wage for workers in his New Year address. He highlighted the pressing need to raise the statutory minimum wage, which varies by location and job category. Atwoli also called on private sector employers to create a supportive environment for Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations.
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Following President Gustavo Petro's December 30 decree of a 23% minimum wage increase for 2026, debate intensifies between workers celebrating relief and businesses fearing job losses and costs. With no prior agreement among stakeholders, focus shifts to implementation and mitigating risks like inflation and informality.