News / Cargo hit by customs delays as Brazil officials stage new walk-out

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More strikes have hit Brazilian customs offices – the National Union of Fiscal Auditors began a 30-day walk out on Monday.

Day-to-day operations across all customs offices in the country will be affected by the dispute, but the union says “essential” services will continue to be provided.

A union statement said the action was linked to “non-compliance” with laws surrounding the regulation of workers’ rights, although one source told The Loadstar: “The strike is to do with a salary increase and will affect all types of international ...