The workers denounced the precarious conditions in which Venezuelans find themselves, due to the “extreme precariousness” of employment in the country. They recalled that the last salary increase occurred in 2022
Unions and workers from different sectors demanded a general increase in salaries and wages for retirees, survivors and active personnel.
This Thursday the 26th, they gathered in Plaza Caracas, in front of the Ministry of Labor, to demand an increase in salaries that will allow them to cover the cost of the food basket, which is around $550.
They denounced the precarious conditions in which Venezuelans find themselves, due to the “extreme precariousness” of employment in the country. They recalled that the last salary increase occurred in 2022.
“In the last month, more than a billion dollars have entered the country, and not a single dollar has arrived for retirees or workers,” said José Bodas, union leader and PDVSA worker in a video shared by the Provea organization.
“In the last month more than a billion dollars have entered the country, and not a single dollar has arrived for retirees or workers.”
José Bodas, union leader and PDVSA worker, demands a general increase in salaries and wages. pic.twitter.com/MK3FgIN4Bh
— PROVEA (@_Provea) February 26, 2026
The workers demanded the start of the discussion of collective bargaining and questioned the arrest of more than 100 oil industry workers.
Since the beginning of this year, wage demands have returned to the streets of the country. The protest of educational unions and other sectors that demand an increase, has also been accompanied by statements from political leaders who raise the urgency of reviewing salaries.
Delcy Rodríguez, in charge of the national Executive, announced the creation of two special funds with the resources that enter the country from the sale of oil – controlled by the US – to improve the socioeconomic conditions of Venezuelans. According to official information, around 500 million dollars have entered the country for this concept.
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