Union Action Apdate for the Challenges of Contemporaneity

• Autor(a) principal: Lobato, Marcia Regina
• Data de Publicação: 2015
• Outros Autores: Eça, Vitor Salino de Moura
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Revista de Movimentos Sociais e Conflitos
• Texto Completo: http://www.indexlaw.org/index.php/revistamovimentosociais/article/view/269
• topic: Unionism; Contemporaneity; Maintenance of employment; Sindicalismo; Contemporaneidade; Manutenção dos postos de trabalho

This article has the purpose of analyzing the Brazilian union model in contemporary times, starting with the doctrinal definition of union followed by the approach of its historical evolution and regulation of unionism in the Brazilian legal system. The current model will be described, as well as its main functions and prerogatives, in line with its primary purpose, especially regarding the representation and defense of rights and interests of workers, in every occupation segment. The work will also contemplate the important role of unions in the procedure of labor collective negotiations to promote adjustments between capital and labor, since the deals would not take place without its presence. The current socioeconomic situation experienced by Brazil greatly affects all employees who very often have been surprised with the fear of unemployment. This situation leads to the need for a debate with a purpose of invoking union power to negotiate, even in an unbalanced situation. This favors the dialogue between professional and economic categories, in order to suggest solutions to the challenges that commonly arises with times of crisis, to ensure the greatest number of jobs and, thus, to avoid the recess in the search for a more just, equitable, compassionate and condescending society.