Feb 10 • 15:15 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Suzano decrees fiscal intervention in the concession of the waste collection company

Suzano has declared a fiscal intervention in Renova Suzano Ambiental Ltda due to ongoing labor strikes affecting waste collection services in the city.

The city of Suzano has declared a fiscal and accounting intervention in Renova Suzano Ambiental Ltda, the company responsible for waste collection, following severe disruptions caused by a strike among its workers. The decision was made public in the city's official gazette, highlighting the urgent need to address the situation as public cleaning services have been halted for over five days. This action was prompted by the deteriorating conditions reported by the workers, including delayed salaries and unpaid benefits.

Reginaldo Paccini, the director of the local transport workers' union, described the circumstances surrounding the company's operations as dire, pointing to significant overdue salaries, benefits that have not been deposited for an extended period, and multiple instances of unpaid vacation time. The city's administration has recognized the environmental and sanitation emergency, thereby justifying the fiscal intervention. Residents have already faced noticeable disruptions in waste collection, raising concerns about public health and safety.

The official resolution stipulates that the fiscal intervention is set for an initial duration of up to 180 days, although it may be adjusted as necessary. During this time, a thorough investigation and necessary measures will be undertaken to restore services and ensure compliance with labor regulations. This situation underscores the critical intersection of labor rights and municipal services and highlights the broader implications of such strikes on community well-being.

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