Bank workers stop for 24 hours

Bank workers from all over Brazil have started a 24-hour strike in order to force banks to accept their demands for better wages. After not being able to get a settlement with the National Federation of Banks, the workers' union decided for the stoppage. Most bank branches will thus be closed this Tuesday, and people needing bank services will have to use ATMs or online banking to pay bills, transfer or withdraw money. Some workers threaten to extend the strike beyond the initial 24-hour period if an agreement is not reached.