# Goiânia education worker strike

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/goinia-education-worker-strike
> Updated: 2026-09-02T22:37:36.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 4.

The Goiânia City Hall initially sought legal action to block a planned strike by administrative education workers, which the Sintego union had approved to begin on August 17. The municipal administration argued the strike was illegal and would disrupt services for approximately 120,000 students. To avoid the stoppage, the city proposed a salary restructuring plan spanning 2026 to 2030, citing fiscal and contractual limits. Following the commencement of the strike on August 17, the Court of Justice of Goiás (TJ-GO) intervened, ordering the City Hall to present a new proposal to the striking workers by August 21. The court mandated that this proposal be developed alongside the Sintego union's negotiation commission and other municipal representatives. In response, Sintego rescheduled its assembly for August 24 to allow workers to review the new document. By late August, the municipal government announced it would penalize administrative education workers who fail to comply with a court order to maintain at least 70% staffing levels in schools. Judge Augusto Ventura of the TJ-GO mandated these minimum operational levels, noting that failure to comply subjects the Sintego union to a daily fine of R$ 5,000, with potential total penalties reaching R$ 100,000. The administration stated that negotiations have ended, claiming the movement has become influenced by “political-electoral interests.” As the strike entered its 13th day, services were disrupted, including the total paralysis of six Municipal Early Childhood Education Centers (Cmeis). While the city previously proposed a salary floor increase for Level I to R$ 1,640 with progressive adjustments through 2030, workers rejected the offer due to the long implementation period. The city subsequently withdrew the proposal, stating negotiation possibilities within financial limits have been exhausted.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Goiânia education administrative strike enters 13th day

Administrative workers in Goiânia are striking for a new career plan, causing disruptions in several municipal schools despite a court order requiring 70% of staff to remain on duty.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goinia-education-administrative-strike-enters-13th-day

### 2026-08-28: Goiânia administration to penalize education workers for non-compliance with staffing orders

Goiânia officials will penalize education workers who do not meet a court-ordered 70% minimum staffing level in schools, following the end of negotiations with the Sintego union.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goinia-administration-to-penalize-education-workers-for-non-compliance-with-staffing-orders

### 2026-08-21: Goiânia City Hall ordered to present new proposal to end education strike

The Court of Justice of Goiás ordered the Goiânia City Hall to present a new proposal to striking education workers by Friday to address salary and career disputes.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goinia-city-hall-ordered-to-present-new-proposal-to-end-education-strike

### 2026-08-14: Goiânia City Hall seeks legal action to block education strike

Goiânia authorities are seeking legal action to prevent an upcoming administrative education strike, citing potential disruptions to services for 120,000 students.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goinia-city-hall-seeks-legal-action-to-block-education-strike

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