Thousands of Brazilians to protest against labour law reform

Tens of thousands of Brazilians are expected to take part in a general strike to oppose sweeping government reform of labour laws. The government and business leaders say the changes will modernise outdated labour practices.

Tens of thousands of Brazilians are expected to take part in a general strike to oppose sweeping government reform of labour laws.

The government and business leaders say the changes will modernise outdated labour practices.

But trade unions believe they’ll erode workers’ rights.

Al Jazeera’s Daniel Schweimler reports from Sao Paulo.