Americas at Work

On April 3rd, Chile experienced widespread worker strikes and protests in numerous cities. These actions were directed against the administration of President Gabriel Boric. The article highlights the growing discontent among Chilean workers, suggesting an increasing wave of social unrest targeted at the current government. Simultaneously, in Quebec, Canada, daycare workers are intensifying their struggle for a new contract. The article positions this as a separate but related instance of worker activism, implying a broader trend of labor movements seeking improved conditions and compensation. find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/04/08/mzvz-a08.html