Just as in the US, unions in Brazil have suppressed the struggles of the working class, collaborating with companies and the capitalist state in increasing unemployment and slashing workers’ living standards.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Sunday underwent pain-killing treatment at Sao Paulo s Hospital Sirio Libanês before attending a metalworkers union event, it was reported. Lula has publicly complained of hip pain in recent months.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Sunday recalled his origins as a labor union leader. During the inauguration of the ABC Metalworkers Union (SMABC) board of directors, the head of state addressed how this organization and others of its kind had helped create the Workers Party (PT) which eventually led him to his office, something, until then, impossible.
Numsa is embroiled in a legal battle with Saftu president Ruth Ntlokotse, whom it expelled as a member earlier this month as it accuses her of defying directives of the union regarding its leadership preference for Saftu during the federation's congress last year, among other charges.