The coming and going of the tides: the daily life of the catraieiros workers in the port of Fortaleza (1903-1904)
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https://doi.org/10.5007/1984-9222.2010v2n3p60Keywords:
Catraieiros, strikers, workersAbstract
This article examines the shifting nature the catraieiros’ work on the portof Fortaleza, between 1903 and 1904, as a result of a violent strike that paralyzed the port. These workers were responsible for loading and unloading ships, using for such, small vessels called catraias. In this sense, the relationships between the catraieirosand their employers, (elites liked to the city’s commercial enterprises, is an essential part of the equation. I will explore how hired workers in a loose way. To do so, I will exemine how socio-cultural and work relationships between workers and employers were established, as well as the ongoing economic conflict. My research draws on the newspapers “Unitário”, “Jornal do Ceará” e the commercial files of Casa Boris.
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