University Hospital Strike in Brazil Continues as HU Brasil Files Labor Case and TST Sets 80% Staffing

Overview

• The national strike by workers at federal university hospitals managed by HU Brasil remains in effect after unions rejected the latest proposal and the company sought a labor court ruling known as a dissídio coletivo.
• The Superior Labor Court ordered at least 80% of staff to stay on duty in medical, assistive, and administrative areas, with a daily fine of R$50,000 for violations.
• HU Brasil increased its offer to match full inflation using the INPC index for wages and all benefits, but union confederations say they want gains above inflation and stronger social protections.
• Elective surgeries, outpatient clinics, and some exams operate on limited schedules in multiple states, while emergency care and critical units such as ICUs and oncology continue.
• Participation spans at least 13 states, and local impacts vary, with reports of patients traveling long distances for appointments that were canceled or left unconfirmed.