Brazilian Workers to Protest in Defense of Pix Payment System and Against 6x1 Shift

The General Workers' Union (UGT) is organizing a protest in São Paulo's bustling 25 de Março district to rally in defense of the Pix instant payment system. The demonstration, scheduled for Thursday, will also push for the Senate's approval of a proposal that would end the controversial 6x1 work shift scale. The UGT, in conjunction with the São Paulo Commercial Workers' Union, is framing the protest as a defense of Brazilian interests and workers' rights. This action comes in the wake of recent criticisms leveled against Pix by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who reportedly labeled the system as unfair. Ricardo Patah, president of both the UGT and the São Paulo Commercial Workers' Union, emphasized the importance of public participation to safeguard Brazilians' interests and the rights of the working class. "Brazil is not for sale and does not accept threats," Patah stated in the protest's invitation, characterizing U.S. sanctions against the country as attacks on the economy, workers, and national sovereignty. This is not the first time the UGT has mobilized in the 25 de Março region; in July 2025, they protested after the Trump administration identified the area as a hub for counterfeit goods.

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The participation of the people is fundamental to guarantee the interests of Brazilians and the rights of the working class.