São Paulo, 4/15/2003 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - According to the president of the Força Sindical union, Paulo Pereira da Silva, the meeting yesterday with president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was an opportunity for union leaders to present proposals. Paulinho, as he is known, said that his union continues to agree with the govenment in various areas.

For example, the Força Sindical wants a ceiling on retirement payments of 10 minimum wages (R$2,400), which will include 85% of civil servants and 90% of the private sector, said Paulinho. (AB)