A group of labor union entities from the Santos port sector announced that it will not join the strike movement called by the Stevedores' Union (Sindestiva), scheduled to occur weekly on Wednesdays.
The decision was formalized through a public statement signed by unions representing different port worker categories, which chose not to participate in the 24-hour stoppage announced by the stevedores.
According to the document, the position was taken following meetings held in the context of discussions on Bill No. 733/2025, which proposes an update to the legal framework of the Brazilian port sector.
The entities affirm that, in their joint assessment, the text under debate preserves workers' rights, ensures legal certainty, and contributes to stability in labor relations within the port environment.
The statement also highlights the importance of institutional dialogue as the primary tool for defending the category's interests. According to the unions, collective bargaining and responsible engagement with the competent authorities are the most appropriate paths at this time.
Furthermore, the entities underscore that they continue to closely monitor the project's progress in Congress and remain mobilized to act, should they deem it necessary, in the face of any changes to the text.
The decision evidences a scenario of division among representatives of the port sector, with some entities defending mobilization and others betting on negotiation as a strategy to address the challenges posed by the new regulatory framework.
Public statement – Santos Port Unit
Non-adherence to the strike movement
The labor union entities SINTRAPORT, SINDAPORT, SINDOGEESP, CONSIDERADORES, CONFERENTES, SINDOGEESP and SINDOCOMUN communicate that they will not join the strike movement called by SINDESTIVA, with a stoppage scheduled only for Wednesdays.
The entities inform that, following meetings held within the context of discussions on Bill No. 733/2025, they understand that the proposal presented preserves rights and ensures the necessary stability in labor relations.
The entities reaffirm their commitment to defending the category through dialogue, collective bargaining, and responsible institutional engagement, remaining attentive to legislative proceedings and ready to act whenever necessary.
Santos, March 24, 2026.
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