Caminhos cruzados: relação entre empresa, trabalhadores e sindicato em Polo oleiro-cerâmico da Região Metropolitana de Manaus-AM

Abstract

ResumoO presente artigo é fruto da pesquisa do mestrado em Sociologia na Universidade do Amazonas, de 2011 a 2013, e analisa a relação entre empresa, trabalhadores e sindicatos no Polo oleiro-cerâmico da Região Metropolitana de Manaus, setor que fabrica 75% dos tijolos e telhas consumidos no Amazonas. A ideia central deste trabalho é mostrar quais são as principais estratégias empresariais empreendidas pelo dono da olaria investigada, bem como traçar um perfi l dos trabalhadores oleiros. Além disso, busca-se revelar o papel do sindicato oleiro na luta por melhorias nas condições de trabalho e aumento de salários. Dentre os resultados da pesquisa, destacam-se: as precárias condições de trabalho às quais os trabalhadores da olaria estão submetidos; os baixos salários; a ausência da participação sindical; e a busca pelo controle da mão de obra. AbstractThis article is the result of research masters degree in Sociology at the University of Amazonas year from 2011 to 2013, and analyzes the relationship between the company, employees and trade unions in Pole potter-ceramic of Metropolitan Region of Manaus, a sector that produces 75% of the bricks and tiles consumed in the Amazon. The central idea of this work is to show what are the key business strategies undertaken by the owner of the pottery investigated, as well as to profi le potters workers. In addition, it seeks to reveal the role of the potter trade union in the battle for improvements in working conditions and higher wages. Among the results of the research are: the precarious jobs which potter workers are subjected; low wages; the absence of trade union involvement; and the quest for control of the hand labor.

Dynamics of Space and Time of the Production Chain of the Ceramic Industry Production Center of Iranduba, Amazonas, Brazil

“…Starting Even in light of the many obstacles and technological limitations confronted by the sector, research has shown that between 2009 and 2010, the ceramic industry of the State of Amazonas generated between 3.5 and four thousand jobs, directly and indirectly, with an estimated production of 35 tons of bricks/month, with Iranduba and Manacapuru being the principal producers of red ceramics. The city of Iranduba alone was responsible for about 75% the entire production of bricks and roof tiles in the State [36].…”

Bioeconomic Potential of Sustainability Indicators in a Ceramic Production Center in the Western Amazon

“…It has been estimated that at the height of the real estate boom in Brazil between 2008 and 2013 the annual production of ceramics in Amazonas was approximately 35 tons of bricks per month, with the cities of Iranduba and Manacapuru being the principal producers of red ceramics. Just the city of Iranduba was responsible for about 75% of all brick production in the state, producing between 1700 and 2000 direct and indirect jobs [18,30].…”