Last week, the Brazilian Communication Company (EBC) successfully approved a new Job and Remuneration Plan, a significant milestone after more than ten years of advocacy from its employees. This plan, which has received approval from the Secretariat for Coordination and Governance of State Companies (Sest), introduces updated salary tables, progression rules, and mechanisms to address disparities across different job roles. The EBC claims that this new framework will help rectify inequalities and pave the way for professional development within the company.

Since its establishment in 2007, EBC has experienced a notable decline in its workforce, losing approximately 30% of its employees since 2016. Reports from the organization Valoriza EBC indicate that certain departments, including TV Brasil, Agência Brasil, and Radio Nacional, are under considerable strain due to staffing shortages. The urgency for a new salary plan stems not only from the demands of the employees but also from the need to sustain operations effectively amidst this reduction in workforce.

In addition to addressing immediate workforce concerns, the approval of this plan comes at an important time as EBC has faced complex regulatory challenges. Initially included in Brazil's federal privatization program in 2020, EBC was removed from the list in 2023, indicating a shift in government strategy regarding state-owned enterprises. This new direction raises questions about the future of the EBC as it navigates its mission to provide public communication amidst political and economic uncertainties in Brazil.