Petrobras labor and sovereignty movements

Petrobras workers and labor unions in Brazil have engaged in several organized actions regarding compensation and the company’s strategic direction. In late September 2026, unions such as Sindipetro-RJ and Sindipetro-SP called for worker assemblies to deliberate on 2026 profit sharing (PLR) and variable remuneration proposals. Union leadership in Rio de Janeiro urged workers to reject current terms, arguing they were insufficient relative to corporate earnings.

By early October 2026, during the company’s 73rd anniversary, labor groups shifted focus toward broader political and economic issues. At the Presidente Getúlio Vargas Refinery in Paraná, over one thousand workers gathered to advocate against privatization, asserting that state control is necessary to maintain energy sovereignty and prevent rising fuel costs. The Federação Única dos Petroleiros (FUP) also highlighted the company’s 2026–2030 Business Plan, which involves projected investments of US$ 109 billion across various sectors including exploration, refining, and low-carbon businesses.