Labor Day
Government bets on worker pressure to end 6x1 schedule on Labor Day
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On Labor Day, Lula government ministers called for societal mobilization to pressure Congress to vote on ending the 6x1 schedule. Rallies in São Paulo and Rio gathered workers, unions, and politicians advocating for a 40-hour weekly cap. Chamber president Hugo Motta sped up proceedings by scheduling extra sessions.
Tornel tire factory workers continued their strike on May 1 outside the Centro Cultural del México Contemporáneo, where President Claudia Sheinbaum met with union leaders. They denounced contract breaches and a prior armed attack. They requested direct federal intervention to resolve the dispute.
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Highways across South Korea were congested on May 1, the first day of an extended holiday starting with Labor Day. A drive from Seoul to Busan was expected to take up to 9 hours and 10 minutes. About 1.3 million people were estimated to use Incheon International Airport through Tuesday.
Chile's Communist Party (PC) is rallying allied forces to turn May 1st into the first major street protest against President José Antonio Kast's government. Opposition leaders have confirmed participation in the march and central event organized by the CUT. Critics target tax reforms and potential budget cuts.
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Argentina's May 1 holiday for Labor Day kicks off a long weekend extending to Sunday the 3rd. The 2026 calendar features multiple similar breaks throughout the year for rest and travel.