Proposal that resulted in the governor’s salary increase, deputy governor and state secretaries was approved by the São Paulo Legislative Assembly
The governor of São Paulo, announced a 5% increase in his salary, which is now $ 36.3 thousand. In addition, readjustments were implemented for state servants and the minimum wage of São Paulo, which became R $ 1,804. Despite the strategy of disclosing these measures together, the decision generated criticism, including among its allies, which considered the increases insufficient. The financial impact of this change is estimated at R $ 3.7 billion per year. The proposal that resulted in the governor’s salary increase, deputy governor and state secretaries was approved by the São Paulo Legislative Assembly. The 5% readjustment also extends to several categories, such as tax auditors, engineers, military police officers and police delegates. However, state prosecutors were not contemplated, since their salaries are linked to those of the Ministers of the Federal Supreme Court.
The elevation of the minimum wage and the readjustment package was interpreted as an attempt by Tarcisio de Freitas to respond to the criticism he had been receiving. However, this action was not enough to avoid discontent, which even manifested itself among the members of its allied base. Alesp deputies referred to the increase as a “merreca” and emphasized the need for a more significant appreciation of public safety professionals. The State Police Delegates Union also spoke out against the readjustments, requesting corrections regarding the “wage distortion” that affects the category.
Posted by Sarah Paula
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