Politics · Brazil · 1 hr ago
Federal public-service groups back Lula and criticize Bolsonaro's record
Ten associations and unions representing senior Brazilian federal workers issued a manifesto ahead of the presidential runoff.
The groups criticized Jair Bolsonaro's government, saying it was marked by institutional and moral harassment and persecution of civil servants.
They said Lula's government restarted negotiations and granted pay rises, but those increases have not fully made up for accumulated losses.
The groups also warn about administrative reform, salary cuts or freezes, and limits on hiring.
They previously opposed a reform proposal sent by Bolsonaro's government, arguing that cutting costs would not necessarily improve public services.
The manifesto was released before the runoff, scheduled for Sunday, October 25; the source gives no further next steps.
Ten associations and unions representing senior federal public-service careers signed a manifesto backing Lula’s administration and criticizing Jair Bolsonaro’s record.
The manifesto was released ahead of the presidential election’s second round, scheduled for Sunday the 25th.
It says Bolsonaro’s government was marked by institutional and moral harassment and persecution of public servants.
It credits Lula’s government with resuming negotiations and granting pay rises, while saying these remain insufficient to make up for accumulated losses.
The groups also cite concerns about renewed administrative reform proposals, possible salary freezes or cuts, and limits on new recruitment.
- Who
- Ten associations and unions representing senior federal public-service careers signed the manifesto.
- What
- They criticized Jair Bolsonaro’s administration and defended Lula’s.
- When
- It was released on Tuesday the 20th, ahead of the presidential election’s second round on Sunday the 25th.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The groups criticized Bolsonaro’s record and expressed concern about possible administrative reform, salary losses, and restrictions on recruitment.
The manifesto’s signatory groups
Bolsonaro’s administration
Record on public servants
The manifesto’s signatory groups
The groups say Bolsonaro’s period in office was marked by institutional and moral harassment and persecution of public servants.
Bolsonaro’s administration
Not stated
Pay and negotiations
The manifesto’s signatory groups
The groups say Lula’s administration resumed negotiations and granted pay rises, but that the rises remain insufficient to repair accumulated losses.
Bolsonaro’s administration
The article does not state Bolsonaro’s administration’s view.
Federal public-service careers received a linear pay rise of 9% under Lula’s administration.
Negotiations resulted in pay rises averaging 24% in nominal terms.
Ten associations and unions released their manifesto criticizing Bolsonaro’s administration and defending Lula’s.
The presidential election’s second round was scheduled to take place.
- Signatories
- 10 associations and unions
- Linear pay rise
- 9% in 2023
- Average pay rises from negotiations
- 24% in nominal terms
- Manifesto release
- Tuesday the 20th
- Election second round
- Sunday the 25th
What people are saying
There is a widespread perception of a view of the state structure as if it were an enemy.