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Natal municipal teachers strike

Overview

In August 2026, municipal teachers and early-childhood educators in Natal, Brazil, initiated an indefinite strike organized by the Sinte-RN union. The educators demanded a 4.6% salary increase to address approximately 60% in accumulated wage losses, alongside career track unification, salary parity, planning rights, and infrastructure improvements.

Initially, teachers voted to maintain their mobilization despite a ruling from the Rio Grande do Norte Court of Justice (TJRN) that mandated an immediate return to classrooms and imposed a daily fine of R$ 10,000. Union representatives stated the decision was a response to the municipal government’s refusal to negotiate effectively.

By August 24, the strike was suspended following a judicial order that increased the daily fine for the Sinte-RN union to R$ 50,000 and mandated that days not worked be deducted from employees' pay. The municipality had sought this intervention, arguing the union failed to provide a contingency plan for the 147 school units serving over 51,000 students. While the strike is suspended, Sinte-RN announced plans to appeal to the Supreme Federal Court (STF) and scheduled a protest for August 26 in front of the Palácio Felipe Camarão.

Entities

Palácio Felipe Camarão · Natal · Sinte-RN · Natal, Brazil · Glauber Rêgo

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Natal teachers suspend strike following increased judicial fines

    Natal municipal teachers suspended their strike following a court order imposing a R$ 50,000 daily fine on their union and mandating salary deductions for missed workdays.

  2. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Natal municipal teachers maintain strike despite court order

    Municipal teachers in Natal, Brazil, are maintaining their strike despite a court order to return to classes, demanding a 4.6% salary increase to combat significant accumulated wage losses.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Natal, Brazil teachers strike over pay and career reforms

    Natal teachers began an indefinite strike on 6 Aug 2026, demanding a 4.6% pay rise, career unification, salary parity and school improvements, halting classes for thousands of students.

Sources

98fmnatal.com.br · agorarn.com.br · blogdobg.com.br · infonet.com.br · pontanegranews.com.br · tribunademinas.com.br · ultimosegundo.ig.com.br

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