TV and Radio Justiça Staff Strike, Halting News Broadcasts

Employees of TV and Radio Justiça, linked to Brazil's Supreme Court (STF), initiated a strike on Monday, June 15, paralyzing the production of original journalistic content. The protest centers on demands for overdue payments from Fundac, the outsourced company managing the public broadcasters.

Workers are demanding the settlement of delayed salaries, meal vouchers, ten months of overdue severance pay deposits (FGTS), and other unpaid labor rights. The strike, organized by the Journalists' Union of the Federal District, is described as "historic" and "comprehensive," though the exact number of participants remains undisclosed.

In response to inquiries, the STF assured that it has made arrangements to ensure the continuity of trial session broadcasts. Striking employees, however, believe that live transmissions are not feasible due to the widespread nature of the mobilization. The stations are currently filling their schedules by replaying older reports and previously aired broadcasts.

This is not the first time the TV and Radio Justiça employees have threatened a strike. In July 2025, a similar threat loomed during the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro and his associates. At that time, the STF considered terminating the contract with Fundac but ultimately did not proceed with the measure.

Fundac employs approximately 160 individuals. A recent meeting between union representatives and STF officials saw the Court commit to directly paying salaries and severance for workers under the specific outsourcing contract. However, this commitment does not extend to those under demand-based contracts, and the STF plans to review pending invoices.