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New regulations could directly affect the rights of port workers, fueling a nationwide strike in Brazilian ports. The demonstration will take place in all ports in the country, aiming to prevent the worsening of working conditions.
A national strike at Brazilian ports is already scheduled for next Tuesday (22), and the tension is palpable among port workers across the country. In a large-scale action, unions from all regions have decided to stop activities in response to proposed changes to the sector's regulatory framework, which will be presented the following day (23) to the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Arthur Lyra.
On Tuesday, the country will see a significant mobilization at ports. From 7am to 13pm and from 13pm to 19pm, port workers will be on strike, protesting against a document that, according to them, puts their rights and union stability at risk. What is at stake is survival of entire categories in the port sector, with the possible elimination of exclusivity in essential services and the authorization for the use of cooperatives by companies, which, in practice, can reduce jobs and worsen working conditions.
What is behind the national strike in Brazilian ports?
The movement of port workers is not an isolated act. The new regulatory framework for ports, which will be presented by a group of 15 jurists next Wednesday (23), was seen as an attempt to weaken labor rights in the sector, favoring business interests without listening to union representatives.
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Miro Machado, president of Sintraport – the Port Workers Union, was clear in declaring that “workers were not heard” in the negotiations. During a meeting at Santos City Hall last Thursday, he warned about the consequences of the proposed changes and stressed that workers are being forced into a defensive position.
The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) also joined the discussion, sending a letter to the Speaker of the Chamber. In it, they highlight that the changes in the document could “make workers’ rights precarious and take away their rights and put an end to the union organization of Brazilian port workers.”
Local impact: the situation in Santos
The Port of Santos, the largest in the country, will be one of the focal points of the national strike in Brazilian ports. In addition to concerns about the regulatory framework, local port workers are facing a new controversy: the auction of the 601 m² area in STS-10, recently announced by the Ministry of Ports and Airports.
Miro Machado was emphatic when commenting on the impact of this decision: “This will end the public dock, affecting thousands of workers.” The possible closure of Ecoporto, where 500 permanent employees and another 2 work on a rotating basis, is another factor that increases tension.
The mayor of Santos, Rogério Santos, has also expressed his opposition to the auction, stating that he will not allow the end of the public pier. In his statement, he highlighted that this issue was brought to the Federal Court of Auditors, during a hearing in Brasília.
With all these tensions at stake, the question remains: will the national strike in Brazilian ports be able to pressure the government to review the new regulatory framework? Or will business interests prevail, permanently changing the country's port landscape? Leave your opinion in the comments!
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