Stoppage of routes could affect production at the Manaus Industrial Complex, says Suframa

Video shows confusion during stoppage of routes in the Industrial District in Manaus The Superintendency of the Manaus Free Trade Zone (Suframa) reported this Thursday (20) that the continued stoppage of special transport workers serving the Industrial District could cause a reduction or even stoppage of production lines. According to the municipality, the mobilization could also affect the supply of factories and compliance with deadlines. According to Suframa, the strike has compromised the movement of workers to the factories in the Manaus Industrial Pole (PIM) and is already having repercussions on the operation of companies. The mobilization of 100% of the category has occurred, since the early hours of the morning, in protest against the proposal for a 3% salary increase presented by the employer sector. In addition to the salary adjustment, workers from the Special Transport Workers Union of Manaus (Sindespecial) demand a reduction in working hours, food allowance and improvements in working conditions. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp Suframa also informed that it contacted the Amazonas Military Police (PMAM), the Municipal Institute of Urban Mobility (IMMU) and the Regional Labor Attorney's Office of the 11th Region (PRT-11) to monitor the situation. In a note, the municipality said that it requested measures from the competent bodies to guarantee circulation and access to the Industrial District, without compromising the workers' right to demonstrate. Suframa stated that it continues to monitor the situation in dialogue with representatives of the productive sector and reinforced its commitment to preserving industrial activity, jobs and regional development. 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. IMPACT: Videos show the impact of the stoppage of routes in the Industrial District in Manaus Impact of the stoppage of routes in the Industrial District in Manaus Paulo Roberto/Rede Amazônica Mobilization points According to Sindespecial, the protesters are concentrated in 12 points in the capital. In the South and East zones, the mobilization takes place in sections of Avenida Grande Circular, Bola da Superintendência da Zona Franca de Manaus (Suframa) and Bola da Samsung, identified by the union as the main concentration point of the movement. In the North Zone, workers are gathered on Max Teixeira and Torquato Tapajós avenues, with effects on traffic near the TPV factory and Baratão da Carne. In the West and Central-West zones, the acts take place on Avenida Pedro Teixeira, near the Sambódromo, and at the head of the Rio Negro Bridge. See videos of points affected by congestion in Manaus 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. Workers reject 3% adjustment and strike the District's routes in Manaus Disclosure