Predictors of Decent Work Among Black Brazilians Workers

Abstract This study investigated the predictors of decent work for Black workers in Brazil, grounded in the Psychology of Working Theory (PWT). The relationships among marginalization, economic constraints, work volition, and racial microaggressions in the perception of decent work were examined using data from 400 Black workers in a survey study. The results indicate that marginalization, economic constraints, and racial microaggressions negatively affected the perception of decent work, particularly in the dimensions of safety, compensation, and organizational values. Work volition, especially in contexts of structural constraints, emerged as a central factor in the pursuit of decent working conditions. Additionally, the study highlighted the interconnectedness between racial inequalities and the perception of decent work. The findings reinforce the need for public policies and institutional strategies that promote racial equity and improved labor conditions for the Black population.