Brazil bank workers on strike across the nation

Brazilian bank workers have started a strike in most parts of the nation to demand better salaries and other improvements.

The strike involves about 465,000 employees in Latin America's largest nation, although workers in some cities remain working.

Union spokesman Ademir Wiederkehr said Thursday workers want a 10 percent salary increase, while the banks offered 4.5 percent. He says workers also seek new hirings, increased profit participation, job security and better safety conditions.

Although the strike may make affect some citizens and businesses, much of Brazil's banking is done electronically. The financial system was not significantly affected by similar strikes last year.

Brazil postal workers also are on strike.