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Representatives of the category already had their first meeting with the new president of the Brazilian state-owned company. At the time, more than ten questions were presented.
Former senator Jean Paul Prates did not even warm up to the chair of president of Petrobras and has already opened a dialogue with an important and strong labor wing in the oil sector. The new representative received representatives of unions linked to the Single Federation of Petroleum Workers (FUP) for a meeting to open the dialogue with the presentation of various demands and claims.
At least 11 questions were requested as priority. Among the guidelines presented by the oil workers are the revocation of dismissals, punishments and suspensions of workers, including union leaders, during the government of Jair Bolsonaro. We got in touch with FUP's communication office to find out how many layoffs took place during this period, but we still haven't received a response.
The other demands presented to the president of Petrobras are also directly related to the labor rights of oil workers (own and outsourced, active, retired and pensioners). The category wants the immediate suspension of AMS discounts and reconstruction of the health plan with a review of funding, structure and form of financing, in addition to the end of the APS.
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The FUP also demands, urgently, that the Petros benefit plan does not exceed the 40% ceiling in the discounts of benefits for retirees and pensioners, such as medical assistance and loans, and that there be changes in the variable remuneration policy (PLR x PPP ). The category wants a new health and safety policy, with more investments and contributions from workers in the design of SMS; and direct participation of workers in Petrobras' energy transition plans. The list with all the claims you check here
Fuel prices and new investments are the main challenges for the new president of Petrobras
The name of Jean Paul Prates was already expected to assume the presidency of Petrobras. But the name is still viewed with suspicion by investors. Shortly after the announcement, on the 27th, the company's shares plummeted, closing with a drop of 2,75% on the São Paulo Stock Exchange.
Investors are waiting for clearer statements on how it will be managed. The market wants a guarantee that there will be no internal interventions in the state oil company. But for many analysts, Petrobras' new policies will only become clear, in fact, with the inauguration of new directors and members of the Board of Directors.
Price of fuels
With regard to fuel, what happens is that since the beginning of the war in Ukraine the prices of oil derivatives have skyrocketed here. During this period, several plans were discussed, in addition to the constant change in command at Petrobras.
The previous government managed to change fuel taxes, lowering prices, but generating friction with governors. The maneuver lasted only until the last day of the 25th. The rise reduced the gap in relation to international prices to 7,87% and 12,58%, respectively.
The new president of Petrobras wants a fund (Stabilization Account) that would serve to curb the rise in fuel prices pumps and reduce the impact of changes in the prices of oil derivatives and natural gas for the final consumer.
The proposal (1472 / 2021 Bill) was already approved in the Senate about a year ago in early 2022. Jean Paul Prates himself was the rapporteur while senator for Rio Grande do Norte. The project should now be on the agenda of the Chamber of Deputies, in the resumption of legislative work in Congress.
In the medium and long term, the solution evaluated by Petrobras would be to increase the state's refining capacity. This would reduce the exposure of the Brazilian market to fluctuations in international prices, as it would eliminate dependence on imported derivatives.
Increasing refining capacity is also a plan
The plan evaluated by Petrobras for the medium and long term would be to increase the state's refining capacity. According to analysts, this could reduce the impacts of the Brazilian market on fluctuations in international prices, as it would eliminate dependence on imported derivatives.
