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Petrobras faces maximum tension: oil workers threaten to STRIKE against the end of home office! The 24-hour strike, scheduled for March 26, could have an impact. Unions reject changes and demand labor improvements. Could this be the beginning of a major crisis at the state-owned company? Find out everything now!
The end of the home office for Petrobras employees is generating great dissatisfaction among workers.
The Unified Federation of Oil Workers (FUP) has called a 24-hour warning strike for March 26, in protest against the state-owned company's decision and for other improvements in working conditions..
The strike still needs to be approved by the category in assemblies until March 23, according to a statement released by the entity.
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Dissatisfaction with changes in working conditions
Currently, workers in Petrobras' administrative areas follow a model of hybrid work, with two days in person per week.
However, the company intends to extend this requirement to three days of in-person work starting April 7, without an agreement with the unions, according to the FUP.
The possibility of changing the work regime has generated concern among oil workers, who argue that home office has brought several benefits, such as greater productivity, saving time on commuting and improving quality of life.
Some experts point out that the flexibility of remote work is a global trend, and that a unilateral decision could generate negative impacts for both workers and the state-owned company itself.
Oil workers’ discontent is not limited to the change in teleworking.
The category is also protesting against the reduction in variable remuneration, the shortage of staff and the lack of security in several Petrobras units. and service providers.
Many workers report that staff shortages have increased their workload and may compromise the company's operational safety, posing a risk to both employees and the environment.
Negotiation without agreement
In an attempt to resolve the impasse, FUP directors and Petrobras representatives met on March 11 at the company's headquarters in Rio de Janeiro.
However, according to the federation, the parties did not reach a consensus, which led to the warning strike being called.
According to FUP, one of the main problems faced by workers is lack of collective bargaining to define teleworking.
The entity argues that any change to this regime should be widely debated and agreed with the unions, guaranteeing rights already achieved.
Oil workers' representatives also claim that the company has not presented concrete justifications for the change, which further increases workers' resistance.
Other points on the list of demands
In addition to the issue of teleworking and pay, the strike also seeks to draw attention to other demands of the category, such as:
- Recomposition of staff and better working conditions;
- Security guarantee in Petrobras units and outsourced companies;
- Defense of the Paraná Nitrogen Fertilizer Factory (Fafen-PR);
- End of Petros equations, oil workers' pension plan;
- Creation of a fair and equal job and salary plan.
FUP also highlights that the demands are not only economic, but also involve structural issues within the company, such as better working conditions and safety in operational units.
For union members, the lack of investment in these areas could compromise Petrobras' sustainability in the long term.
Impacts of the shutdown
Even though the strike is scheduled to last only one day, the mobilization could affect operations at some Petrobras units.
However, the company usually relies on contingency teams to minimize the effects of stoppages, especially in short-duration movements.
In recent years, oil workers' strikes have had a variety of impacts on the energy sector in Brazil.
On some occasions, there were repercussions on the fuel supply, but the Petrobras often implements measures to avoid supply problems.
Still, some refineries and terminals may face delays in production and distribution.
If the strike movement expands, experts believe that this could put pressure on the state-owned company to review its stance and reopen the negotiation channel.
Some economists warn that prolonged shutdowns could affect fuel production, impacting everything from the industrial sector to the end consumer.
The future of negotiations
The final decision on the strike will be taken by March 23, when the category assemblies will evaluate the FUP proposal.
If the movement is approved, the strike will be a clear message of workers' dissatisfaction with the changes at Petrobras.
The outcome of this clash may influence future hybrid work policies not only at Petrobras, but also at other state-owned and private companies that adopt similar regimes.
The expectation is that new rounds of negotiations will take place before the date set for the strike, in an attempt to avoid the movement.
With a job market increasingly adapted to the remote model, the debate on the flexibility of teleworking becomes even more relevant.
The outcome of this dispute could serve as a barometer for future business decisions on the subject.
Petrobras, in turn, will need to balance the search for greater productivity with the well-being of its employees, ensuring a suitable work environment for everyone.
