After a decade of legal battle, the Municipal Public Employees Union of Conselheiro Lafayette has achieved a significant breakthrough in the courts. According to the president of the union representing the category, Valdini Ruat Delmacio Alves, the historic court decision guarantees the distribution of approximately R$ 5,428,683.30 to civil servants holding the positions of Endemic Disease Control Agent (ACE) and Community Health Agent (ACS) who worked between June 2014 and December 2015.
This amount represents compensation for failure to pay the minimum wage for the category during the aforementioned period. Valdini highlights that since 2014, the entity has fought tirelessly to ensure that employees' rights are respected. The non-payment of the minimum salary to ACEs and ACSs represents an ongoing injustice faced by these employees that has greatly impacted the lives of these professionals, who continue to perform their essential functions without the due pay required by federal law.
“After years of litigation, negotiations and mobilization, the court finally recognized the right of civil servants to deserved compensation. The president said that this favorable ruling is a testament to the union's flexibility and determination to protect the interests of the group.
With the legal victory, the union is responsible for coordinating the distribution of the large sum of R$ 5,428,683.30. This amount will be allocated to employees who worked during the period in which the minimum wage was not paid, from June 2014 to December 2015. “The union’s commitment is to ensure a fair and transparent distribution, benefiting all concerned,” Valdini highlights. .
Lawyer Renato Albino Lana confirms that this achievement not only brings great financial relief to employees, but also confirms the importance of the union struggle in defending workers' rights. This victory is a powerful reminder that unity and perseverance can lead to justice and recognition of workers' rights.
“The union expresses its deep gratitude to everyone who supported this journey, including lawyers, union leaders, employees, and all concerned parties who contributed to this positive result. Dedication and joint effort were essential to achieving this historic victory. The union will remain vigilant in distributing the amounts to ensure that all deserving employees receive their due compensation.” “It will also remain steadfast in defending workers’ rights, and ready to face any challenge that may arise.”
As of the conclusion of this edition, Conselheiro Lafaiete City Hall has not yet commented on the court's decision.
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