Trabalho análogo à condição de escravo: entre a norma jurídica e a efetiva (re)integração social no Piauí

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of public policies and post-rescue actions aimed at the socioeconomic reintegration of workers freed from conditions analogous to slavery in the state of Piauí, Brazil. Based on an analysis of the historical context of Labor Law, which emerged as a mechanism to protect workers during the Industrial Revolution and later consolidated in Brazil, the research highlights the importance of human dignity and the social value of work as constitutional principles. Despite a robust legal framework, including the Federal Constitution, the Penal Code, and International Labour Organization standards, rescued workers frequently face difficulties in rebuilding their lives, with recurring cases of returning to degrading work or remaining in situations of social vulnerability. Through official data collection and analysis of implemented policies in Piauí, the study identifies gaps and challenges in ensuring these workers’ rights, aiming to contribute to the improvement of social and economic inclusion strategies. The findings suggest that beyond immediate rescue, an integrated and continuous effort by both the State and society is necessary to ensure full reintegration and protection of the fundamental rights of victims of contemporary slavery.