Petrobras oil workers’ strike ended after a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) was approved for the 2025-2027 period, following nearly four months of discussions.
The stoppages did not influence gasoline production or supply, according to the company.
This marks the end of a long-running labour dispute that had garnered industry interest.
The agreement was adopted by practically all labour organisations after four iterations, including the National Federation of Oil Workers (FNP).
Negotiations are marked by multiple proposals
The negotiations between Petrobras and its employees progressed through numerous levels.
The corporation first recommended a pay adjustment equal to 80% of the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) in 2025, followed by a 100% INPC adjustment in 2026.
Labour representatives opposed the early terms, arguing for changes that better reflected inflation and purchasing power.
Petrobras upped its fourth counterproposal to include a full adjustment based on the previous year’s Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA), as well as a 0.5% real pay rise.
The unions eventually approved the final version, bringing the strike to a conclusion.
According to Petrobras, despite the length of the negotiations and the strike action, activities continued uninterrupted.
The business reported that oil output and supply were stable during the shutdowns.
Union declares victory despite unmet demands
Union officials hailed the conclusion as a great accomplishment, even though numerous longtime demands were not fully met.
Adaedson Costa, FNP Secretary-General, stated that the strike yielded “victorious results” in the union’s conflict with Petrobras, blasting firm management’s uncompromising and incompetent stance.
Costa also stated that the agreement should not be interpreted as the end of labour pressure.
He stated that the union expects Petrobras to produce a Job, Career, and Salary Plan (PCCS) within four months that reflects the demands of all employees at the business.
The FNP emphasised that numerous major issues remain unsolved, including salary losses incurred during previous administrations.
The federation stated that wage changes covered only 70% of the INPC in 2019, with no adjustment made in 2020.
According to the union, these accomplishments were insufficient to counter what it regarded as ongoing attacks on workers’ wages throughout that time period.
Federations unite under the new accord
The FNP represents around 20% of Petrobras employees. The broader Unified Federation of Petroleum Workers (FUP) had previously stopped its participation in the strike and signed the CBA.
On the 30th, both federations formally endorsed the accord, which aligned their stances and brought the issue to a close.
The timing of the agreement was essential. A strike-related issue was scheduled for Friday, the 2nd, at the Superior Labour Court (TST) in Brasília.
With the signing of the CBA, the court action was averted, eliminating the possibility of a judicial verdict on the disagreement.
The strike’s conclusion marks the end of a difficult standoff between Petrobras and its workforce, which had strained labour relations for several months before yielding a negotiated settlement.
While unions expressed satisfaction with the progress made, they also indicated that more negotiations will be required to address bigger structural concerns, such as careers and remuneration.
For Petrobras, the agreement permits the business to go forward in the next few years with a defined labour framework, having avoided operational disruption during the negotiations.
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