Court prohibits SP City Hall from pressuring employees to participate in campaign events

The preliminary decision, obtained by the Public Ministry of Labor (MPT) this Friday (23), provides for a daily fine of R$50,000 in case of non-compliance.

According to the MPT, the action was based on reports about a meeting held on October 17, at a political committee, with around 300 people, including commissioned employees and directors of municipal bodies.

On that occasion, Nunes allegedly called on employees to participate in an event on Avenida Paulista in support of a presidential candidate.

The Public Prosecutor's Office also received reports of cell phones being stolen during meetings, requiring photos to prove presence under threat of loss of position and mobilization of workers from affiliated daycare centers with the promise of time off.

According to the decision, the city hall cannot demand, request or pressure workers to participate in campaign events, political party meetings or other activities designed to favor or harm candidates and parties.

Municipal management must also disclose the content of the decision and the MPT's reporting channels within ten hours of being notified. In addition, you will need to make available the body's booklet on preventing electoral harassment and prove the existence of a specific, confidential and safe channel to receive complaints, with protection against retaliation.

The injunction was granted by substitute Labor judge Yara Campos Souto. The municipality was summoned to present a response within the legal period of five days.