Local legislative sessions in Brazil face protests and salary debates

In Macaé, the City Council approved the urgent processing of Bill 07/26, which addresses salary updates for professionals within the Family Health Strategy (ESF). The legislation aims to adjust compensation for various roles, including nurses, dentists, physiotherapists, and nutritionists. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the teaching profession, introducing 30 levels of horizontal progression, and grants productivity bonuses to tax auditors. Council President Alan Mansur committed to voting on the proposal next week.

In Botucatu, a session of the City Council was disrupted by resident protests against several proposals, including salary increases for council members, the creation of a 13th-month salary, and an amendment to increase the number of council seats from 11 to 17. Due to the intense demonstrations and interruptions, the project to expand the number of parliamentary seats was withdrawn from the agenda by Council President Cula.