Caixa Strike comes to an end after almost 20 days; Alto Tietê branches reopen this Wednesday

The TST determined this Tuesday (29) the end of Caixa's national strike after 19 days. Alto Tietê branches reopen this Wednesday (30).

The strike began on September 10th. Workers rejected Caixa's proposals for a collective agreement at meetings held throughout the month.

On September 24, the TST determined that at least 60% of Caixa employees should work. The measure aimed to guarantee services considered essential.

The Superior Labor Court (TST) decided this Tuesday (29) to end the national strike by Caixa Econômica Federal employees after 19 days. With the decision, agencies in at least seven cities in Alto Tietê will return to normal operation from this Wednesday (30).

The end of the strike occurred during the trial of the collective dispute opened after the failure of negotiations between the bank and the workers.

The Biritiba-Mirim, Mogi das Cruzes, Poá, Salesópolis and Suzano units will resume service, according to the Alto Tietê Bank Workers' Union. In Guararema and Santa Isabel, service also returns this Wednesday, according to the Bank Workers' Union of São José dos Campos and the region.

g1 is trying to contact the Bank Workers' Union of Guarulhos and the region to confirm the reopening of the branches in Arujá, Ferraz de Vasconcelos and Itaquaquecetuba.

Caixa employees have been on national strike since September 10th. The strike began after the category rejected the proposal presented by the bank to renew the 2026/2028 Collective Labor Agreement.

On September 21, workers also rejected a new proposal presented by Caixa. In a virtual meeting held by the Bank Workers' Union of São Paulo, Osasco and Region, 59.3% of participants voted against the offer.

Caixa had resumed negotiations with entities representing employees on September 16th.

On the occasion, proposals were discussed regarding Saúde Caixa, Super Caixa, digital service, salary adjustments and other points of the agreement.

The proposal presented by Caixa included an adjustment by the INPC plus 0.6% in 2026 and 2027 and changes to the Saúde Caixa funding model.

The previous collective agreement ended on August 31.

On September 24, the Superior Labor Court (TST) determined that at least 60% of Caixa employees remain active in each unit during the strike. The percentage can be met by employees who are working in person or remotely.

In case of non-compliance, the union would be subject to a daily fine of R$100,000.

The decision partially responded to a request from Caixa, which had requested that 80% of employees remain in activity.

According to Caixa, the strike affects services considered essential, such as bank compensation and the payment of social benefits.