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Bank workers' strike closes branches in the Araraquara and São Carlos region; understand the claims

Bank workers' strike closed branches, this Thursday (20), in Araraquara (SP) Bank Workers' Union of Araraquara Bank workers in the region of São Carlos and Araraquara (SP) joined the national strike and paralyzed activities in the branches...

Bank workers' strike closes branches in the Araraquara and São Carlos region; understand the claims
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Among the main demands of the salary campaign are the real increase in salaries above inflation, the appreciation of Profit Sharing (PLR), the adjustment in food and meal vouchers, in addition to improvements in working conditions. Follow g1 São Carlos and Araraquara on Instagram Sought by g1, Fenaban, which has represented banks in labor negotiations for...

  • Follow g1 São Carlos and Araraquara on Instagram Sought by g1, Fenaban, which has represented banks in labor negotiations for 34 years, said that it received, on June 24, the list of...
  • "The negotiations follow the established schedule, and we hope, throughout this process, to reach a satisfactory understanding for both parties," stated the federation.
  • Despite the closure of physical branches, the population has an alternative to using ATMs, which normally work for withdrawals and deposits, in addition to digital channels, such as cell...

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Bank workers' strike closed branches, this Thursday (20), in Araraquara (SP) Bank Workers' Union of Araraquara Bank workers in the region of São Carlos and Araraquara (SP) joined the national strike and paralyzed activities in the branches this Thursday (20). The action, valid for 24 hours, is a response to the proposal from the National Federation of Banks (Fenaban), which was rejected by the category in the 2026 Salary Campaign negotiations. Among the main demands of the salary campaign are the real increase in salaries above inflation, the appreciation of Profit Sharing (PLR), the adjustment in food and meal vouchers, in addition to improvements in working conditions. ? Follow g1 São Carlos and Araraquara on Instagram Sought by g1, Fenaban, which has represented banks in labor negotiations for 34 years, said that it received, on June 24, the list of demands regarding this year's salary campaign. "The negotiations follow the established schedule, and we hope, throughout this process, to reach a satisfactory understanding for both parties," stated the federation. Despite the closure of physical branches, the population has an alternative to using ATMs, which normally work for withdrawals and deposits, in addition to digital channels, such as cell phone applications and internet banking.

Claims According to the Union of Workers in Financial Companies of Araraquara and region, in addition to the absence of an economic proposal, the bankers presented measures that attack the unity and rights of the category, including: Creation of three salary adjustment bands, differentiating workers with lower, intermediate and higher salaries; Different adjustments for food vouchers and meal vouchers, in addition to the possibility of reducing the amounts paid to bank employees in smaller states and cities in the interior; Freezing of the entry level for new workers. The proposal, according to the union, was rejected by 97% of bank employees, who participated in assemblies held across the country, last Monday (20). The strike was approved by 90% of voters. More news from the region: TRAGEDY: Jiu-jitsu fighter dies in serious accident in the interior of SP OPPORTUNITIES: UFSCar opens public competition with salaries of up to R$ 13,700 in the interior of SP CRIME: Couple is arrested with 1,432 weight-loss and anabolic medicines on a bus in the interior of SP According to the union, the bank employees' agenda goes beyond salary issues. The category also demands the defense of employment, the fight against precarious work relationships and the protection of the physical service network, opposing the closure of branches. "The strike is, therefore, an instrument of pressure given the lack of progress in negotiations. Bank employees demand a decent proposal, which does not divide the category, does not take away rights and recognizes the workers' contribution to the billion-dollar results of the financial system", stated the category's Union in Araraquara. As found by g1, of the 17 bank branches in Araraquara, 16 joined the strike, including Bradesco, Itaú, Caixa Econômica Federal, Banco do Brasil, Mercantil and Santander. Bank workers' strike closed branches, this Thursday (20), in Araraquara (SP) Bank Workers' Union of Araraquara São Carlos and region The president of the Bank Workers' Union of São Carlos, Lauriberto Viganon, stated that, in total, 38 bank branches of Banco do Brasil and Caixa Econômica Federal joined the strike in São Carlos, Américo Brasiliense, Descalvado, Ibaté, Pirassununga, Porto Ferreira, Rincão, Santa Cruz das Palmeiras, Santa Lúcia, Santa Rita do Passa Quatro and Tambaú. "We achieved our objective because today was just an answer that we are giving to the banker so that they can present a response that is commendable, that is good, for us to discuss among ourselves whether to accept it or not. Our strike was good, it covered many cities, so for us it was positive", stated Lauriberto. The Union president stated that the category could go on strike for an indefinite period if the proposal presented is not good. "Our proposal is for bankers to restore inflation for the period plus a 5% real increase, but, for now, we have had nothing. Zero proposal." REVIEW EPTV VIDEOS: See more news from the region on g1 São Carlos and Araraquara