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Brazilian bank workers resume negotiations with Fenaban
Negotiations between Brazilian bank workers and the National Federation of Banks (Fenaban) resumed on Monday, August 24, marking the ninth round of talks for the 2026 Unified National Campaign. This follows a 24-hour national strike on August 20 that led to the closure of thousands of bank branches.
The workers, represented by the Comando Nacional dos Bancários, are demanding a comprehensive proposal that includes real wage increases, improved profit-sharing (PLR), a higher entry-level salary floor, and increased food and meal vouchers.
During previous sessions, Fenaban had proposed salary adjustments based on specific pay brackets and a freeze on the entry-level floor. However, after national assemblies revealed that 97% of workers rejected these terms, Fenaban withdrew those specific proposals. The current negotiations are taking place ahead of the September 1 expiration of the existing Collective Labor Agreement.
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 90% of workers approved a 24-hour national strike.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The current Collective Labor Agreement is set to expire on September 1.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Workers are demanding a global proposal including real salary increases, improved profit-sharing (PLR), higher entry-level floors, and increased meal and food vouchers. tvtnews.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 24-hour national strike took place on August 20, resulting in the closure of thousands of bank branches. tvtnews.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 97% of workers rejected Fenaban's previous proposals during national assemblies.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Fenaban withdrew its proposal for salary bracket adjustments and the entry-level floor freeze following the worker assemblies. tvtnews.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ninth round of negotiations between workers and Fenaban began on Monday, August 24. tvtnews.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The banking federation previously proposed salary adjustments based on pay brackets and a freeze on the entry-level floor. tvtnews.com.br