Cultivando sonhos: a Escola Nacional de Formação da CONTAG no Estado do Pará, Brasil

Abstract

The present research aimed to analyze the training processes developed by ENFOC in the State of Pará and its interference in trade union practices. In this, priority was the Case Study, focusing on the qualitative approach. In the study, there were no fundamental concerns with the processing and quantification of statistical data in terms of numerical representation. The time frame was 2006-2013, during which the ENFOC expanded in the state, becoming a reference in the Brazilian labor scenario by introducing the "Pedagogical Days" as teaching methodology, and has been a pioneer in conducting Regional, Micro-Regional and Municipal Courses. It is based on historical documents and interviews with different actors that integrate the MSTTR. 15 interviews were conducted. Considering the reflections promoted by this school in regard of changes of union practices that are inconsistent with the struggle of the movement, there was the question of what would be the interferences of the formation processes developed by ENFOC in the practices of those who are part of the MSTTR of the State of Pará, focusing on the democratization of trade union spaces and the renewal of leadership. The survey showed that this school introduced debates that are directly linked to their practices and actions, leading to a contribution to a change in trade union organizations to increase the participation of rural workers in the deliberative and consultative bodies of the movement, as well as motivating the renewal of managers and leaders in trade union organizations both at the municipal and state levels, and, above all, was an indicator of the change and the strengthening the union base. There is evidence of positivity and limitation elements of this school in the state. Finally, there is a presentation of new issues to be considered and reflected by the unions