Presence of CNTE and CONTEE in the history of brazilian education

Abstract

This study investigates the protest movements of education workers in Brazil, highlighting the importance of these initiatives for improving the educational system. Despite being often marginalized by stereotypes that aim to maintain the neoliberal status quo, these movements play a crucial role in the fight for rights and better working conditions. The research focuses on the origins of associations and trade unionism, with a concise analysis of the National Confederation of Education Workers (CNTE) and the National Confederation of Workers in Educational Establishments (CONTEE). To provide a comprehensive view, we use the Geographic Information System (GIS) QGIS to cartographically represent the presence and activities of these entities, overcoming the limitations of traditional hegemonic representations. Data collection was carried out using microdata from the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE), documentary analysis of the entities' statutes, and review of theses, dissertations and academic articles, highlighting the need for on-site research on CONTEE. The manuscript also addresses the historical context of the birth of associations and unions, from the end of the 19th century, through the civil-military dictatorship, until the achievement of rights established by the 1988 Constitution. The analysis reveals how resistance during the dictatorial regime was fundamental for the redemocratization and consolidation of trade unions. By exploring the relationship between Geography and trade union movements, this work highlights the social construction of space and its implications for power dynamics and class relations in the educational system. The interaction between geography and history is emphasized, providing a deeper understanding of the processes of organization and action of education workers and their impacts on the social and educational space.