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During The Launch Of The Campaign To Promote Decent Work In Coffee Farming In Espírito Santo, Labor Minister Luiz Marinho Stated That Coffee Harvest Workers Can Have Their Work Cards Signed Without Automatically Losing Bolsa Família And Explained The Transition Rules Of The Benefit
The Minister of Labor and Employment, Luiz Marinho, defended this Wednesday (11) the registration of work cards for coffee harvest workers in Espírito Santo during the launch of the Campaign to Promote Decent Work in Coffee Farming.
The statement was made shortly before a meeting at Palácio Anchieta, in Vitória, with the governor of Espírito Santo, Renato Casagrande, and representatives of entities related to coffee production and the labor sector. The meeting took place in the context of preparations for the start of the coffee harvest, scheduled for April.
Campaign Reinforces Importance Of The Work Card In Coffee Farming
During the event, Luiz Marinho emphasized that registering a work card is essential to guarantee labor rights for workers on coffee farms. The measure also aims to increase access to information about the benefits ensured by formalization.
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According to the minister, many workers fear losing social benefits when signing the work card. He stated that formal registration does not automatically remove the right to Bolsa Família, as long as the program’s criteria continue to be met.
Marinho explained that formalization can coexist with participation in federal government social programs. The goal of the campaign is to clarify these rules for workers and employers in the coffee sector.
Formal Registration Does Not Automatically Exclude Bolsa Família Beneficiaries
According to the minister, if the family’s income exceeds the limit established by the program, there is a transition period before the definitive loss of the benefit. During this period, the worker can continue to receive part of the aid amount.
In this scenario, the beneficiary could receive for another year half of the Bolsa Família amount. Even in this situation, they would remain registered in CadÚnico, the registry used to identify low-income families and include them in social programs.
Marinho also stated that if the worker is dismissed and again faces food insecurity, they can return to the program’s protection. According to him, remaining in CadÚnico guarantees this possibility.
The Work Card Also Integrates The Pact Against Labor Exploitation
The minister said that formalization through the work card also reinforces the Pact for Decent Work in Coffee Farming. The initiative was established by the ministry in 2023 and aims to guarantee labor rights in the sector.
According to Marinho, the pact aims to protect companies that comply with labor legislation. The policy also seeks to combat practices such as forced labor and child labor exploitation in agricultural activities.
He emphasized that exploitation situations directly affect the image of companies and the country. Additionally, they can compromise the reputation of products and harm export performance.
Inspection Actions Register Reduction In Rescues In The State
During his agenda in Espírito Santo, the minister presented data on operations to combat forced labor in the state. In 2023, 11 inspection actions were carried out that resulted in 86 rescues.
The following year, the number dropped to five actions, with 68 workers rescued. By 2025, four actions were recorded, and 35 people were rescued from irregular situations.
According to Marinho, the numbers indicate progress, although the goal is to completely eliminate this type of occurrence. He stated that the government aims to reduce cases of forced labor to zero.
Coffee Production Strengthens The Economy Of Espírito Santo
Espírito Santo accounts for about 70% of Brazil’s conilon coffee production. In 2025, according to the American company StoneX, the state produced 19.2 million sacks of the conilon variety.
During the same period, the production of arabica coffee in the state reached 3 million sacks. The capixaba coffee complex, which includes conilon, arabica, and instant coffee, exported US$ 1.24 billion last year.
Out of the 4.3 million sacks sold abroad, 3.2 million were conilon coffee. The coffee sector represents one of the main economic activities in Espírito Santo and has a strong presence in the state’s exports.
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