Work, Health and Social Security from the point of view of street vendors on the railway in the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

This article's main objective is to analyze the perception of street vendors about their working conditions, health and social security. The research involved the participation of twelve workers and adopted a critical-descriptive methodological approach in the area of social research. Data collection was carried out through individual interviews. For data analysis, the "thematic analysis" technique was used, resulting in the construction and generation of six thematic categories: Insecurity and lack of guarantees, Regularization and authorization, Tranquility and safe environment, Respect and fair treatment, Government support for benefits and aid, Equity in access to health services. It was found that the demands and concerns of street vendors reflect the need for public policies that meet their specificities and needs. Government actions are necessary to guarantee safety, regularization of the profession, fair treatment, access to benefits and assistance, adequate working conditions, health and social security. These measures aim to improve the quality of life and guarantee the strengthening of workers' organizations in order to increase resistance and collective defense of health.