Unicamp's University Council (Consu) extended this Tuesday (27) the 30% linear cut in the values of all non-incorporated representation bonuses paid to professors, researchers and employees of the University, a measure originally approved in October 2017. In the same matter, Consu also indicated the formation of a Working Group (GT) that will have the task of presenting a proposal to reformulate the Table of Bonuses that produces a reduction in expenses of the same order as the linear cut.
According to the decision, the linear cut will last for one year or until a new Table of Bonuses is approved. A Consu GT will analyze the existing proposal to change the Table of Bonuses and verify its applicability, including possible transitional provisions such as the possibility of “extinction due to vacancy”, for example. According to calculations presented by Unicamp's Central Administration, the linear cut in bonuses represents a reduction of around R$15 million per year. Knobel pointed out during the meeting that it is urgent to change the structure of bonuses paid by the University.
According to him, as the values are progressively incorporated into salaries, the growth of this type of spending is exponential. As an example, the director reported that in 2010, Unicamp spent around R$40 million per year on bonus payments. Currently, this figure is R$82 million. “Each year, there is a 10% increase in this expenditure, which is financially unsustainable”, considered Knobel.
The rector also noted that although it has reduced its budget deficit, through a series of cost containment measures, such as cutting the payment of bonuses and renegotiating contracts with suppliers and service providers, the University still faces financial difficulties. “When we took over the Administration, our expenses represented 117% of the budget. We are currently at around 103%. As we have not yet reached financial equilibrium, we have to continue doing our homework,” he said.
