Representatives of several trade unions, as well as CUT, Nova Central, CSP-Conlutas and Força Sindical, took part on October 20 in protest against the political persecution suffered by employees of Casa Vieira, Casa Cabús and other Comércio de Maceió stores. suffers in the second round of the election campaign.
During the action, pamphlets were distributed in Comércio stores explaining to salespeople that political persecution is a crime and that employers who commit such violations must be convicted.
Union leader Daphne Orion said the union movement stands for tolerance and respect for political choice. “We understand that no boss has the right to harass employees in elections. This country should be free from it. Enough. It’s too low. Elections are a party for democracy. the worker is not alone,” Daphne said.
According to Rilda Alves, president of CUT Alagoas, “The workers have been very well received and union centers are receiving complaints of political harassment from employers forcing their employees to vote for Bolsonaro. Work”.
Following the distribution of leaflets in stores, the movement concentrated in front of Casa Vieira, where there was a serious complaint of political persecution, where the company, according to a documented employee complaint, pressured its employees to vote for candidate Jair Bolsonaro. . During the action, representatives of the trade union leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against political persecution and for the freedom of voice of the workers.
The demonstration made its way to Casa Cabús, another company accused of encouraging harassment of its employees. At the door, a barrier formed by the military police prevented the movement from carrying leaflets with shop workers.
