the article is about the relation among work, workers' health and social movements in social control jurisdiction, and social services in these relations in brazil after 1993. it presents new public policies in this field and mediations which have led to setbacks and variations in democratic social control, stimulating the authoritarian wealthy culture in their bodies and in a public health service searched. the article presents the conclusion that it is necessary participatory democratic advice among intellectuals, technicians and population, as exemplified in the practices of social services, with the presentation of their theoretical grounds and operating procedures.
