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After 31 days of strike, Brazilian bank workers' demands were heard, strengthening even more the message conveyed in the wage campaign: struggle is the only way to ensure victory.

Once again, the workers of one of the most profitable sectors of Brazil did not cave in to the pressure of the bankers, who had proposed a salary increase below the rate of inflation.

While with this agreement the sector got an 8% increase, bank workers achieved an unprecedented two-year agreement with real increase for 2017.

They also obtained a bonus  for 3.5 billion reais, 15% increase in food vouchers, and 10% contribution to nurseries for children under 6.

Despite the current political situation in Brazil, with a clear attack against the working class and the banks' intransigence, bank workers throughout the country carried out demonstrations against harassment, towards equal opportunities, job security, and better health and safety conditions; proving that together anything is possible.