Gaming Sector Enters Brazilian Classification of Occupations (CBO) under Lula's Government, Paving Way for Unionization

Brazil's Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) has updated the Brazilian Classification of Occupations (CBO) to include six new activities, reflecting advancements in digital technologies and the platform economy. This update incorporates app-based transport drivers into the official classification. In addition to app-based drivers, the newly recognized occupations include Producer of Audiovisual Art, Video Game Artist, Game Designer, Narrative Designer for Video Games, and Master of Popular and Traditional Cultures. According to the CBO, app-based drivers provide individual passenger transport and product delivery services in urban areas for payment, using apps to manage ride access, order placement, fare calculation, and payment processing. Paula Montagner, Undersecretary for Work Studies at the Labor Ministry, stated that the update reflects transformations in the labor market. She clarified that the CBO aims to provide visibility to an occupation, which differs from a regulated profession requiring legal approval from the National Congress and presidential sanction. The Federal Workers Guarantee Funds Deliberative Council (Codefat) approved the inclusion of these new occupations during its recent meeting. The inclusion of the gaming sector and other professions under the CBO occurred under President Lula's administration, potentially paving the way for unionization.

Recognition of Emerging Occupations in CBO Under Lula's Administration Expands to Include Sports Teams

Worker entities and associations can request the inclusion of new occupations in the CBO by submitting a request to the Ministry of Labor and Employment. A technical group then evaluates each application. CBO data informs statistical databases on the labor market and serves as a basis for employment policy formulation. Established by Portaria No. 397 of 2002, the CBO is used for administrative records like Esocial and the Workers Registration Book, as well as for statistical purposes. While it does not regulate professions, it serves as a reference for occupation recognition. Updates to occupational families involve content adjustments to synonymous titles, work tools, and activity descriptions, aligning information with labor market changes. More information is available in the CBO guide online. The 2023 Serie B standings for Brazil's football league have been updated to include teams such as Athletic (ACMG), Fortaleza (FOR), Juventude (JUV), Nautico (NAU), Novorizontino (NOV), Operario PR (OPE), Ponte Preta (PON), Sao Bernardo (BER), Sport (SPO), Ceara (CEA), Criciuma (CRI), Vila Nova (VIL), America Mineiro (AMG), and Cuiaba (CUI). These updates to the CBO demonstrate the government's responsiveness to the evolving nature of work in Brazil, formally recognizing emerging occupations.

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