# Correios postal service strike in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/correios-postal-service-strike-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 57. Developments: 3. Workers at the Brazilian state-owned postal service, Correios, have launched an indefinite nationwide strike following the collapse of salary negotiations and failed mediation at the Superior Labor Court (TST). The strike, approved by 35 unions and coordinated by the Inter-state Federation of Postal Workers and Telegraphs (Findect) and Fentect, began on September 10. A central point of contention involves the management of the health insurance plan for employees, retirees, and their families. Findect expressed concerns regarding the company’s proposal to change its role as the plan’s maintainer, specifically regarding funding and the guarantee of medical assistance. Additional disputes include salary adjustments, holiday bonuses, compensation for work on rest days, and the ‘Ticket Extra’ (Vale Peru). Workers are also protesting a restructuring plan that includes closing agencies and reducing postal districts. In response to the strike, TST President Minister Vieira de Mello Filho issued an injunction requiring Correios to maintain at least 80% of its workforce in active duty across every unit. The court specified that this 80% requirement must be met individually per unit, shift, and activity, prohibiting the compensation of staff shortages in one area with surpluses in another. This mandate covers customer service, processing, transport, distribution, and essential administrative or support areas. The court noted that the service is essential, highlighting that the strike could impact future electoral processes. A formal judgment regarding the legality of the strike and the collective dispute is scheduled for September 21. To mitigate service disruptions, Correios has activated a business continuity plan involving the mobilization of administrative staff for operational roles and the rearrangement of vehicles. While the company aims to keep its service network open, services such as PAC and Sedex may experience delays. ## Claims - The TST ordered that 80% of the workforce must be maintained in each unit during the strike. (corroborated by 24 sources) - The primary point of contention in negotiations is the health insurance plan for workers, retirees, and their families. (corroborated by 24 sources) - Correios has activated a Business Continuity Plan to mitigate the strike's impact. (corroborated by 24 sources) - The strike was triggered after salary campaign negotiations for this year ended without an agreement. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Workers are demanding a proposal that preserves rights and protects the health insurance plan. (corroborated by 16 sources) - The strike began at 10 PM on Thursday after 35 unions approved the movement. (corroborated by 15 sources) - The company is mobilizing administrative staff to support operational activities and rearranging vehicles. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Correios has filed a request with the Superior Labor Court (TST) to declare the strike abusive. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Correios claims its proposal addressed 78 out of 80 clauses of the current collective agreement. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The TST has scheduled the judgment for the collective dispute for September 21 at 1:30 PM. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The 80% workforce requirement applies individually to each unit, shift, and essential activity, prohibiting compensation between different units or shifts. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Correios strike: TST orders 80% workforce maintenance The TST has ordered Correios to maintain 80% of its workforce during a national strike. The dispute centers on health insurance and restructuring, with a formal court judgment set for September 21. 34 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/correios-workers-ordered-to-maintain-80-staffing-during-national-strike ### 2026-09-11: Correios workers launch indefinite national strike in Brazil Correios workers in Brazil have started an indefinite national strike over failed salary negotiations and disputes regarding the maintenance of the employees' health insurance plan. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/correios-workers-launch-indefinite-nationwide-strike-in-brazil ### 2026-08-17: IBGE workers initiate strike over labor and remote work disputes IBGE workers in Brazil have begun a strike over labor disputes, including remote work rules and compensation, though the union claims major socioeconomic indicators will still be released on schedule. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ibge-workers-initiate-strike-over-labor-and-remote-work-disputes --- Cite as: Correios postal service strike in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/correios-postal-service-strike-in-brazil