Videos show the impact of the stoppage of routes in the Industrial District in Manaus

See videos of points affected by congestion in Manaus The stoppage of special transport drivers serving the Manaus Industrial Pole (PIM) caused congestion in different regions of the capital this Thursday morning (20). The category rejected a proposal for a 3% salary increase and demands improvements in working conditions and food assistance. According to the Manaus Special Transport Workers Union (Sindespecial), the mobilization takes place in at least 12 points in the city. As a result, hundreds of workers were left without transportation to reach industries in the Industrial District. Check out the locations: ?Bola da Suframa - (Industrial District - South Zone) See videos of points affected by congestion in Manaus; Suframa Ball The stretch between the Manaus Free Trade Zone Superintendence Ball (Suframa) and the Samsung Ball concentrates most of the protesters. There are queues of parked special transport buses and heavy traffic. ?Av. Torquato Tapajós (North Zone) See videos of points affected by congestion in Manaus; Torquato Tapajós One of the city's main roads recorded slow traffic in the neighborhood-center direction, with several buses stopped along the avenue. ?Av. dos Buritis (Industrial District / South Zone) See videos of points affected by congestion in Manaus; Avenida Buritis The road, located in the Industrial District, was also occupied by category vehicles, affecting the movement of workers to factories in the region. ? Av. Rodrigo Otávio (Japiim / Coroado - South Zone) See videos of points affected by congestion in Manaus; Rodrigo Otávio Traffic also experienced delays on the avenue due to the mobilization of drivers. What the workers demand According to Sindespecial, the category rejected the proposal presented by the Union of Passenger Transport Companies by Charter of the State of Amazonas (Sifetran). In addition to a larger salary adjustment, workers are asking for: Reduction in working hours; Granting and readjustment of food assistance; Better working conditions. To Rede Amazônica, one of the drivers participating in the strike stated that the category has accumulated losses in recent years. "We are stopping to demand wages and, mainly, staff meals. The employer did not accept our proposal and we are stopping everywhere asking for everyone's support", said the driver identified as Antônio. The strike also surprised workers who depend on the routes to reach the Industrial District. Francisco, who usually boards at 5am, said he was informed about the problem only after arriving at the location. "We hit 7:15 am, so I was supposed to be at the company drinking coffee. We were surprised by this stop. They sent a message asking us to stay calm while they try to find a solution, whether they're going to pay for the app or something else. We're just waiting", reported Francisco. According to the Municipal Institute of Urban Mobility (IMMU), the strike is not related to Manaus City Hall. The agency reported that workers demand salary adjustments directly from companies in the sector. IMMU also reported that the institute's traffic agents are in blocked areas to guide drivers and work to organize traffic. In a statement, the entity highlighted that any interruption in workers' transportation directly affects production, especially at a time when companies are seeking to recover productivity and compensate for losses already recorded. According to Cieam, some industries are already facing line stoppages due to the difficulty in moving employees. "Dialogue between the parties involved is essential for a solution to be reached quickly, avoiding the worsening of losses to companies, workers and the economy of Amazonas", stated the entity. The center also highlighted that the continuity of activities at the Manaus Industrial Pole depends on regular conditions of mobility, logistics and access to the Industrial District, considered essential factors for fulfilling production commitments and maintaining the sector's competitiveness. The Brazilian Association of Manufacturers of Motorcycles, Mopeds, Mopeds, Bicycles and Similar Products (Abraciclo) reported that it is monitoring the situation and carrying out a survey of member companies to assess the effects of the strike. Stoppage of routes in the Industrial District of Manaus on Avenida Torquato Tapajós Reproduction/Globoplay