acknowledge grievances
[/ækˈnɒlɪdʒ ˈɡriːvənsɪz/]
verb phrase
reconhecer reclamações; admitir queixas
1. To formally recognize, admit, or accept the validity of complaints or dissatisfactions expressed by individuals or groups
The company decided to acknowledge grievances from its employees regarding unsafe working conditions.
A empresa decidiu reconhecer as reclamações dos funcionários sobre as condições inseguras de trabalho.
2. To accept responsibility for or show awareness of legitimate complaints or concerns
The government must acknowledge grievances from marginalized communities to build trust.
O governo deve admitir as queixas das comunidades marginalizadas para construir confiança.
3. To formally respond to or address complaints in an official capacity
The union leader urged management to acknowledge grievances in writing.
O líder sindical exortou a gerência a reconhecer as reclamações por escrito.
In Brazilian labor culture, 'acknowledge grievances' is particularly important in union negotiations and workplace relations. In the USA, this phrase is common in HR procedures, legal proceedings, and conflict resolution. Both cultures value formal acknowledgment as a first step toward resolving disputes and building institutional accountability.
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