# Brazilian bank workers sign new collective agreement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/caixa-labor-negotiations-and-employee-disputes > Updated: 2026-09-10T10:42:21.000Z. Sources: 100. Developments: 7. 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. ## Claims - The initial proposal from Fenaban included salary adjustments based on three different pay tiers and a freeze on the entry-level salary floor. (disputed by 12 sources) - The banks have not presented any proposal for a readjustment index so far. (disputed by 7 sources) - The banks recorded a profit of R$ 171 billion in 2025. (disputed by 4 sources) - The banking sector recorded profits exceeding R$ 124 billion in 2025. (disputed by 2 sources) - Bank workers initiated a 24-hour national strike on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (corroborated by 39 sources) - Bank workers are demanding a 5% real increase in salaries and benefits. (corroborated by 29 sources) - Fenaban maintains that the 2026 salary campaign negotiation schedule is being followed according to plan. (corroborated by 19 sources) - A significant majority of workers rejected the Fenaban proposal in various regional assemblies. (corroborated by 13 sources) - A new negotiation meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 24. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Digital services such as ATMs, apps, and Pix are expected to function normally during the strike. (corroborated by 6 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-10: Brazilian bank workers sign new collective agreement through 2028 Brazilian 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-bank-workers-sign-new-collective-agreement-through-2028 ### 2026-08-26: Brazilian bankers approve strikes over salary negotiations Bankers 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. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rio-grande-do-norte-bankers-approve-indefinite-strike ### 2026-08-24: Brazilian bank workers resume negotiations with Fenaban Brazilian 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 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-bank-workers-resume-negotiations-with-fenaban ### 2026-08-22: Brazil bank employees hold 24-hour national strike Bank 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-bank-employees-hold-24-hour-national-strike ### 2026-08-19: Bank workers in Brazil launch 24-hour national strike Brazilian 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. 82 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bankers-in-brazil-initiate-24-hour-strike-over-salary-disputes ### 2026-08-17: Brazilian bank workers approve 24-hour strike over salary disputes Brazilian 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. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caixa-employees-reject-new-health-plan-funding-proposal ### 2026-08-03: Caixa's Merit Promotion Plan Rejected by Employee Committee Caixa'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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caixas-merit-promotion-plan-rejected-by-employee-committee --- Cite as: Brazilian bank workers sign new collective agreement. 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