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The state minimum wage, now at R$1.844,40, exceeds the national minimum wage and promises to strengthen the local market. The measure values workers, encourages consumption and represents an improvement in quality of life.
Santa Catarina workers will receive a new boost in 2024: the readjustment of the state minimum wage to R$1.844,40.
The amount, significantly higher than the national minimum wage of R$1.412, reflects a collective effort to improve the population's purchasing power, directly impacting the state's economy.
After intense negotiations between unions, employers and state government, the increase was approved by the Legislative Assembly of Santa Catarina.
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According to Mário Cezar de Aguiar, president of FIESC, the measure is essential to balance workers' demands and the economic health of companies.
This new minimum wage reinforces the role of the state as a reference in valuing the workforce.
Salary ranges adapted to suit different sectors
Santa Catarina adopted a model of four salary bands, each aimed at specific economic sectors.
This segmented approach allows us to meet the particularities of each category, promoting greater fairness in remuneration.
- First track – R$ 1.612,26: intended for workers in agriculture, construction and domestic services.
- Second track – R$ 1.670,56: covers various sectors, such as commerce and basic industries.
- Third bracket – R$ 1.769,14: includes chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries, where production costs are higher.
- Fourth bracket – R$ 1.844,40: salary ceiling, intended for specialized and highly qualified professionals.
“These salary ranges were designed to meet the needs of each sector, ensuring balance between the different areas of the economy,” highlighted Aguiar.
Expected economic and social impacts
With the increase in the minimum wage, a positive wave is expected in the economy of Santa Catarina. Workers' greater purchasing power should boost consumption, benefiting sectors such as commerce, services and industry.
Small businesses can also benefit from increased money circulation, which tends to create a ripple effect of economic growth.
Experts predict that the increase could generate jobs and attract investment, strengthening the domestic market.
However, employers will have to adapt their budgets to meet the new scenario. Despite this, the change is seen as positive for the sustainability of the state economy.
Santa Catarina as an example on the national scene
Santa Catarina consolidates its role as an example of progressive salary policies in Brazil.
While states in the North and Northeast face greater wage inequalities, Santa Catarina demonstrates that it is possible to value the workforce without compromising economic competitiveness.
The national minimum wage, created in 1940, has been adjusted several times over the decades, but it still fails to meet the needs of all regions.
The readjustment in Santa Catarina, higher than the national average, highlights the search for social justice and better working conditions.
More than a value: a reflection of quality of life
In addition to being a financial achievement, the new minimum wage reflects an improvement in the quality of life of workers.
The impact goes beyond the pocket: with more income, many families will be able to invest in education, health and leisure.
On the other hand, small employers will face the challenge of maintaining profitability, especially in sectors with thin profit margins.
Still, experts argue that the impact will be positive in the long term, strengthening the economic fabric of Santa Catarina.
Challenges and future prospects
Despite being a significant achievement, the minimum wage adjustment raises important questions. Do the values really reflect the cost of living for all categories?
And how will smaller employers, particularly in the agricultural and service sectors, deal with the increase?
The measure highlights Santa Catarina as an innovative state in valuing work, but it also opens a necessary debate on regional disparities and the need for broader adjustments across the country.
In any case, for workers, the new salary represents more dignity and opportunities. For companies, it is a challenge that requires adaptation, but which can bring long-term benefits.
Santa Catarina reaffirms its commitment to valuing workers and strengthening the economy.
Reader, now we want to know. In your opinion, what should be the ideal minimum wage in Brazil? Leave your opinion in the comments and join the discussion!
And who will monitor the actual payment of these brackets? Furthermore, the highest bracket of 1844 reais is yet another hypocritical allegory from this governor, because where can we find highly qualified professionals to pay this salary? It is just another frill to say that we are “better” than our brothers from the Northeast.
I think you didn't understand that this is a "minimum wage". It means that no one can pay less than that. Obviously, a qualified professional won't receive only that. But a minimum wage needs to be established.
Beginning of the bankruptcy of businessmen, reduction of working hours, increase of salaries, equal taxes, equal charges, reelection of the PT, GENERAL BANKRUPTCY! ECE and the Brazil that we deserve! LOL. It's not bad yet. There is still a lot to be destroyed.