Based on the new international division of labor and theoretical frameworks of World-system theory and sociological interpretations globalists, this letter is based on a sociological study at the micro level on industrial relations in the mining enclaves of the East Amazon. It discusses strategies union and conditions of livelihood of the workforce and their families. At Focus has compiled a “map” on two levels: the “activity located”, and the “subjetivation of activity.” The “activity located”, focuses the prospect of trade unions and workers’ associations from the action strategies. “Subjetivation of activity” refers to the subjective interpretations and strategies of income taken by the workforce.
