The number of closed bank branches has surpassed 10,6.
The National Confederation of Workers in the Financial Sector released a report showing that in just over a week of the national bank workers' strike, 10.633 branches and administrative centers were closed in the 26 states and the Federal District; the confederation complains that there is silence from the National Federation of Banks (Fenaban), which "refuses to present a proposal with a real increase in wages, an increase in the minimum wage, and improvements in profit-sharing."
Daniel Lima
Reporter from Agência Brasil
Brasilia - The National Confederation of Workers in the Financial Sector (Contraf) released a report showing that in just over a week of the national bank workers' strike... were closed 10.633 agencies and administrative centers in the 26 states and the Federal District, as of yesterday (27).
The confederation complains that the National Federation of Banks (Fenaban) is silent, "refusing to present a proposal with a real increase in wages, an increase in the minimum wage, and improvements in profit-sharing," in addition to not making new hires to reduce turnover and end outsourcing.
Bank employees sent a letter to the president of Fenaban, Murilo Portugal, rejecting the 6,1% readjustment presented on September 5th, and expressing their willingness to negotiate a proposal that meets the economic and social demands of bank employees.
The union also reported that Fenaban's latest statements that "bank employees don't need a real increase and only need to maintain their rights at a time when banks are making record profits" has further fueled the union's outrage.
Among their main demands are a salary readjustment of 11,93% (5% real increase in addition to inflation), a minimum wage of R$ 2.860,21, food, meal and childcare allowances of R$ 678 per month, better working conditions, with an end to abusive targets. They also demand an end to layoffs and a fight against outsourcing, among other points.
Fenaban reports that over the course of 20 years, the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the banking sector has evolved significantly, resulting in a constant improvement in the negotiation process, which differentiates it and makes it unique compared to other professional categories.
Regarding economic issues, Fenaban says it presented a comprehensive proposal to the bank workers' union leaders containing a 6,1% salary adjustment, which will correct salaries, minimum wages, and benefits. The same profit-sharing formula will be maintained, with a 6,1% adjustment to fixed and maximum values.
According to the federation, the category's minimum wage has increased by more than 75% in the last 7 years, and salaries have been readjusted by 58%, compared to an inflation rate measured by the National Consumer Price Index (INPC) of 42%. The proposal, according to Fenaban, establishes a minimum wage for bank tellers that will increase to R$ 2.182,36 for six-hour workdays.