Petrobras Strike Nears End as Union Accepts Company’s Proposal
The United Federation of Oil Workers (FUP) has signaled its acceptance of Petrobras’s latest collective bargaining proposal, paving the way for the suspension of a strike that has lasted for a full week. This development comes after intense negotiations aimed at resolving key demands from the union.
The decision by the FUP’s deliberative council indicates a significant step towards resuming normal operations. The union’s leadership highlighted specific assurances from Petrobras that have been crucial in reaching this point, including guarantees against punitive actions for striking workers.
Details of the full agreement are still emerging, but the FUP’s positive indication suggests that many of the category’s concerns have been addressed. This marks a potential resolution to the labor dispute that has seen widespread participation across various Petrobras facilities. According to Reuters, the FUP indicated acceptance of the Petrobras proposal and signaled the end of the oil workers’ strike on December 22, 2025.
FUP Cites Guarantees Against Retaliation and Subsidiary Alignment
Deyvid Bacelar, the general coordinator of the FUP, stated in a message on Instagram that the union’s deliberative council voted by a large majority to accept the counterproposal and suspend the strike. This decision was contingent on Petrobras providing assurances that there would be no repercussions for those who participated in the walkout.
Furthermore, Bacelar mentioned that Petrobras committed to ensuring all subsidiary companies would align with the terms of the agreement. This was a critical point for the union, aiming for consistent application of the negotiated terms across the entire Petrobras structure.
Union Emphasizes Gains Achieved Through Strike Action
Bacelar further elaborated that the meeting with Petrobras on Monday resulted in the satisfaction of several union requests. These new concessions, he noted, build upon the advancements the strike had already secured, ultimately addressing the three main pillars of the workers’ demands.
The FUP’s recommendation now moves to the 14 affiliated unions, which will hold local assemblies to vote on the suspension of the strike. This final step is expected to formally end the industrial action.
Petrobras Highlights “Advancements” in Final Offer
In a statement released after the FUP’s announcement, Petrobras confirmed that it had presented adjustments to its final collective agreement proposal on Sunday. The company stated that these adjustments “incorporate advancements on the main union demands.”
Petrobras reiterated its commitment to reaching an understanding with the category and expressed its aim to see the strike suspended. While the company did not provide specific details on the concessions made, its statement suggests a willingness to meet the union’s core concerns.
Key Union Demands Included Pension Fund Discounts and Wage Increases
Among the primary concerns voiced by the oil workers were issues related to pension fund deficits and the associated extra deductions from the paychecks of retirees and pensioners. These deductions stem from problems in the management of pension funds dating back decades, affecting Plans for Deficit Equalization (PEDs) since 2018.
Additionally, the unions had been pushing for significant improvements to Petrobras’s collective bargaining agreement offer. While the company initially proposed a real gain of 0.5%, the union had advocated for a 3% real gain, along with other benefits for the category.
Petrobras Maintained Production Despite Strike
Despite the FUP reporting widespread participation in the strike across key production sites in the Campos and Santos basins, as well as refineries, Petrobras consistently stated that the industrial action had not impacted production volumes. The company attributed this to the activation of contingency teams, ensuring operational continuity.
The resolution of this strike marks a critical moment for Petrobras and its workforce, with the hope that the agreed-upon terms will lead to a stable and productive period ahead.
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