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Brazilian bank workers sign new collective agreement
Overview
The labor dispute between Brazilian bank workers and the Federation of Banks (Fenaban) has concluded with the signing of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCT) in São Paulo. The agreement is valid until August 31, 2028.
Resolving the previous stalemate over wage growth, the new terms include a 0.6% real wage increase on top of the INPC inflation adjustment for salaries. This arrangement, alongside various benefits such as food and meal vouchers, childcare assistance, and profit sharing (PLR), results in a cumulative real increase of 1.2% over two years. Workers are also expected to receive the first installment of the 2026 PLR advance by the end of September.
In addition to economic concessions, the agreement introduces provisions regarding worker health and digital rights. These include measures to address psychosocial risks to prevent mental illness, the ‘right to disconnect,’ and discussions on ethical technology management. Juvandia Moreira, president of Contraf-CUT, stated that the agreement is estimated to add approximately R$ 6.9 billion annually to workers' earnings.
Entities
Fenaban · Brazil · Contraf-CUT · Caixa Econômica Federal · Banco do Brasil
Claims
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"The initial proposal from Fenaban included salary adjustments based on three different pay tiers and a freeze on the entry-level salary floor." santaportal.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · ibandrn.com.br · www.jairsampaio.com · www.ctb.org.br · +7 more
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"The banks have not presented any proposal for a readjustment index so far." www.acessa.com · www.jcatibaia.com.br · portal.rbnfm.com.br · portalrbn.com.br · santaportal.com.br · +2 more
Fenaban claims they have not presented any proposal for a readjustment index, while simultaneously being credited with a proposal involving three different pay tiers.
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"The banking sector recorded profits exceeding R$ 124 billion in 2025."
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"The banks recorded a profit of R$ 171 billion in 2025." www.jcatibaia.com.br · portal.rbnfm.com.br · www.acessa.com · portalrbn.com.br
The two claims provide different specific profit figures for the banking sector in 2025 (R$ 171 billion vs exceeding R$ 124 billion).
- [DISPUTED] The initial proposal from Fenaban included salary adjustments based on three different pay tiers and a freeze on the entry-level salary floor. santaportal.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · ibandrn.com.br · www.jairsampaio.com · www.ctb.org.br · +7 more
- [DISPUTED] The banks have not presented any proposal for a readjustment index so far. www.acessa.com · www.jcatibaia.com.br · portal.rbnfm.com.br · portalrbn.com.br · santaportal.com.br · +2 more
- [DISPUTED] The banks recorded a profit of R$ 171 billion in 2025. www.jcatibaia.com.br · portal.rbnfm.com.br · www.acessa.com · portalrbn.com.br
- [DISPUTED] The banking sector recorded profits exceeding R$ 124 billion in 2025.
- [● 39 SOURCES] Bank workers initiated a 24-hour national strike on Thursday, August 20, 2026. santaportal.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · ibandrn.com.br · www.jairsampaio.com · www.fetecpr.org.br · +34 more
- [● 29 SOURCES] Bank workers are demanding a 5% real increase in salaries and benefits. santaportal.com.br · ibandrn.com.br · www.bemparana.com.br · oantagonista.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · +24 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] Fenaban maintains that the 2026 salary campaign negotiation schedule is being followed according to plan. www.bemparana.com.br · oantagonista.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · comandonoticia.com.br · ejornais.com.br · +14 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] A significant majority of workers rejected the Fenaban proposal in various regional assemblies. santaportal.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.ctb.org.br · diariopenedense.com.br · www.obomdanoticia.com.br · +8 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] A new negotiation meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 24. www.acessa.com · www.jcatibaia.com.br · portal.rbnfm.com.br · santaportal.com.br · www.jacobinanoticia.com.br · +4 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Digital services such as ATMs, apps, and Pix are expected to function normally during the strike. diariodopara.com.br · comandonoticia.com.br · ejornais.com.br · portalbrasilempresarial.com.br · www.acessa.com · +1 more
Timeline
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1 day ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesBrazilian bank workers sign new collective agreement through 2028Brazilian bank workers and Fenaban signed a new collective agreement valid until 2028, featuring real wage increases and new protections for mental health and digital rights.
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16 days ago
[BUSINESS] 8 sourcesBrazilian bankers approve strikes over salary negotiationsBankers in multiple Brazilian states, including Maranhão and Rio Grande do Norte, have approved indefinite strikes starting September 2 after rejecting Fenaban's latest salary proposals.
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18 days ago
[BUSINESS] 5 sourcesBrazilian bank workers resume negotiations with FenabanBrazilian bank workers and Fenaban resumed negotiations on August 24 following a national strike. Workers are seeking real wage increases and better benefits before the current labor agreement expires on Sept 1
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21 days ago
[BUSINESS] 3 sourcesBrazil bank employees hold 24-hour national strikeBank employees in Brazil held a 24-hour national strike on August 20, 2026, demanding a 5% real wage increase and better benefits following failed negotiations with Fenaban.
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23 days ago
[BUSINESS] 82 sourcesBank workers in Brazil launch 24-hour national strikeBrazilian bank workers launched a 24-hour national strike on August 20, 2026, demanding a 5% real salary increase and better benefits amid stalled negotiations with Fenaban.
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25 days ago
[BUSINESS] 19 sourcesBrazilian bank workers approve 24-hour strike over salary disputesBrazilian bank workers have approved a 24-hour strike for August 20 after rejecting Fenaban's proposals to freeze entry-level salaries and implement tiered wage adjustments.
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about 1 month ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesCaixa's Merit Promotion Plan Rejected by Employee CommitteeCaixa's merit‑promotion proposal for 2026‑27 was rejected by its Executive Employees Committee, which cited excessive action requirements, delayed payment tied to Alcance Caixa, and limited career advancement.
Sources
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