Greves, sindicatos e repressão policial no Rio de Janeiro (1954-1964)Abstract
This article presents some conclusions on strikes and police repression to trade unions in Rio de Janeiro. The central question is the relation between State, capitalists and organized workers in that moment, with special attention to the conflict dimension expressed by strikes. The article tries to show more complete data about strike numbers and characteristics, as well as to explore the recently opened police documents.
Trade-unionism; strikes; political police
