UERJ staff present demands to Rio de Janeiro government amid strike

agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br (Portuguese)

UERJ staff, on strike for over two months, presented demands to the state government, including the reinstatement of health and education aid. Key demands also involve a new technical career plan and payment of triennial increments. The government cited budgetary constraints and upcoming election deadlines for legislative action. The staff also requested R$40 million for student aid programs and adjustments to transportation allowances. The strike began in March for professors and April for technical staff.


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