Bankers' Agreement Forecasts Real Wage Increase for 2026 and 2027

The National Federation of Banks (Fenaban) and the National Command of Bankers have reached a proposal for a salary adjustment for the category in 2026 and 2027, after intense negotiation rounds. The final text provides for full replacement of inflation measured by the INPC plus a real gain of 0.60% for salaries and other economic benefits. The decision now lies with the workers, who will deliberate on the proposal in assemblies scheduled for September 3 and 4.

The impact of the adjustment on salaries and benefits

The proposal presented by Fenaban guarantees a 100% replacement of the INPC plus a 0.60% real increase in 2026 and also in 2027. This percentage will be applied to salaries, meal and food vouchers, Profit Sharing and Results (PLR), and childcare/babysitting assistance. The negotiation that resulted in this agreement occurred after 13 rounds of discussions, with previous proposals rejected as insufficient by workers' representatives.

New rules for digital monitoring and remote work

In addition to the financial adjustment, the proposal introduces new rules for the workplace. For remote work, limits have been set for digital monitoring, prohibiting the use of audio or video to supervise working hours. Banks must also inform employees and unions about the monitoring methods used on professional equipment, respecting bankers' privacy.

Right to disconnect and combating client harassment

The agreement expands the right to disconnect, establishing that workers subject to schedule control are not required to respond to messages, emails, or professional calls outside their working hours. In the health and safety area, the channel for combating moral and sexual harassment will now receive complaints about acts committed by clients against employees. There will also be monitoring of psychosocial risks related to worker health, in accordance with regulatory standard NR-1.

Higher severance and support for layoffs due to branch closures

Given the closure of bank branches, the proposal sets measures to make dismissals more costly. A professional re‑placement plan was agreed upon with the support of an international consultancy, as well as retraining courses. Workers dismissed under these conditions will also receive additional severance, beyond the amount already provided for in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCT). Between January 2015 and May 2026, the largest banks closed 9,500 branches, with 669 closed in the first half of 2026 alone.

Next steps and definition of the final index

The definitive adjustment index for 2026 will only be known after September 11, when the INPC for the category’s base date (September 1) is officially released. If the proposal is approved in the assemblies of September 3 and 4, there will also be a bonus for the national strike that occurred on August 20. Specific negotiations for employees of Banco do Brasil and Caixa remain ongoing.

With information from the Bankers' Union, Contec Brazil, the Bankers' Union of Campinas and Region.