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USP students approve strike and join staff protest

2 sources · 16 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

USP's student union decided to go on strike in a vote held Wednesday (15th) at the University City campus. Students joined the work stoppage that staff began on Tuesday against a bonus created only for professors. Now each academic center will decide whether to join the movement.

USP staff began a strike against the Strategic Complementary Activities Bonus, a monthly bonus of up to R$ 4,500 created only for professors. The employees consider that the measure violates equal treatment, as it excludes other university workers.

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The student union approved the strike in an assembly held Wednesday, April 15, at the FFLCH courtyard in University City

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Students joined the staff strike that began Tuesday against a bonus exclusive to professors

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The professor bonus could cost USP around R$ 238 million per year if all faculty members participate

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USP has more than 5,300 professors and approximately 12,600 technical-administrative staff

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Students included their own demands: improvements to the cafeteria, entrance exams for indigenous people and quotas for trans people

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The administration announced an investment of R$ 461 million in the student support program that benefits almost 16,000 students

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