Teachers and federal employees go on strike
Teachers and technical-administrative employees from several universities and federal institutes across Brazil began a strike this Monday (April 15, 2024), demanding salary adjustments and greater investments in federal public education. The strike, for an indefinite period, is a response to dissatisfaction with the working conditions and remuneration offered by the government.
Below are those linked to ANDES who participate in the strike movement
Institutions that announced strike this Monday (April 15):
- Cefet-MG (Federal Center for Technological Education of Minas Gerais);
- IFPI (Federal Institute of Piauí);
- Unilab (University of International Integration of Afro-Brazilian Lusofonia);
- UnB (University of Brasília);
- UFJF (Federal University of Juiz de Fora);
- UFOP (Federal University of Ouro Preto);
- UFPel (Federal University of Pelotas);
- UFV (Federal University of Viçosa);
- UFCA (Federal University of Cariri);
- UFC (Federal University of Ceará);
- Ufes (Federal University of Espírito Santo);
- UFMA (Federal University of Maranhão);
- UFPA (Federal University of Pará);
- UFPR (Federal University of Paraná);
- UFSB (Federal University of Southern Bahia);
- Unifesspa (Federal University of the South and Southeast of Pará);
- UTFPR (Federal Technological University of Paraná);
- Unir (Federal University of Rondônia).
Institutions that were already on strike:
- Furg (Federal University of Rio Grande) – since April 8;
- IFRS (Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Sul), Rio Grande campus – since April 8;
- IFSULDEMINAS (Federal Institute of the South of Minas Gerais) – since April 10th.
Institutions with strike indication after April 15th:
- Cefet-RJ (Celso Suckow da Fonseca Federal Center for Technological Education);
- IFRS (Federal Institute of Rio Grande do Sul), campuses Alvorada, Canoas, Osório, Porto Alegre, Restinga, Rolante and Viamão;
- UFS (Federal University of Sergipe);
- UFU (Federal University of Uberlândia);
- UFRA (Federal Rural University of the Amazon).
Institutions with an indication of a strike without a scheduled date:
- Unifei (Federal University of Itajubá);
- UFPB (Federal University of Paraíba);
- UFPE (Federal University of Pernambuco);
- UFPI (Federal University of Piauí);
- UFRB (Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia);
- UFRPE (Federal Rural University of Pernambuco);
- UFVJM (Federal University of Vales do Jequitinhonha and Mucuri).
Institutions in a state of strike:
- UFGD (Federal University of Grande Dourados);
- UFSJ (Federal University of São João del-Rei);
- Unirio (Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro);
- UFRRJ (Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro);
- UFSM (Federal University of Santa Maria);
- Unipampa (Federal University of Pampa);
- Unila (Federal University of Latin American Integration);
- UFMT (Federal University of Mato Grosso).
Claims for adjustment and investments
Teachers request a 22.71% increase in their salaries, divided into annual installments of 7.06% until 2026. This demand reflects the need for salary enhancement for education professionals, recognizing the importance of their work and their role fundamental in the training of citizens.
Negotiations and counter-proposal
Despite the demands, the government has not yet presented a concrete counterproposal. The MGI minister, responsible for the negotiations, signaled her intention to present a salary adjustment offer within two weeks, but without detailing the terms. This impasse could prolong the strike until the teachers' demands are met.
Essential services and trade union organization
During the strike, essential services in educational institutions will be maintained, ensuring that critical activities are not harmed. Furthermore, unions are organizing local strike commands to coordinate workers' actions and maintain mobilization throughout the strike period.
Institutions involved in the strike
A large number of federal institutions have joined the strike since its beginning, and others are in the process of mobilizing. The list includes universities, such as the University of Brasília (UnB) and the Federal University of Pará (UFPA), and technological institutes, such as the Federal Institute of Minas Gerais (IFMG) and the Federal Institute of Piauí (IFPI). The expectation is that more institutions will join the movement in the coming weeks.
Potential of the strike to meet demands
Strikes can be an effective tool for strikers to make their demands heard by the government and society in general. By interrupting activities in educational institutions, teachers and technical-administrative employees draw attention to their demands, creating political and social pressure for these to be met. Furthermore, the strike can mobilize the academic community and public opinion in support of the strikers' causes, increasing their legitimacy and influence in negotiations.
Challenges and counterpoints
On the other hand, the strike also brings challenges and setbacks. A prolonged strike can cause harm to students, interrupting the regular progress of the academic calendar and compromising the planning of courses and activities. Furthermore, there is a risk of deteriorating relations between the strikers and the administration of educational institutions, as well as between the strikers themselves and the academic community. It is important that unions and strike leaders are aware of these issues and look for ways to mitigate their impacts, maintaining dialogue and transparency throughout the negotiation process.
Concluding the News
The strike at federal educational institutions reflects the growing concerns of teachers and employees about working conditions and remuneration. It is essential that the government listens to the demands of the category and seeks solutions that guarantee quality public education and value the professionals who support it. How do you evaluate this situation? Leave your comment below and share your opinions about the strike at federal educational institutions.
