After Alcolumbre schedules PEC, Motta says end of 6x1 shift is "closer every day"
Chamber President celebrates Alcolumbre's decision to take PEC to the Senate plenary and compares the progress to milestones like the CLT and the 13th salary.
TL;DR
- The 6x1 work shift is on the verge of being abolished following the Senate President's decision to schedule a key vote.
- The Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) reduces the maximum weekly work hours from 44 to 40 and ensures two paid rest days without salary reduction.
- The Chamber of Deputies overwhelmingly approved the PEC in two rounds, with strong support.
- Implementation will be gradual: the weekly limit drops to 42 hours 60 days after promulgation, then to 40 hours after 12 months.
- Key points of the proposal, including the reduced hours, end of the 6x1 shift, and maintained salaries, are considered non-negotiable.
- The Senate's Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) has already given a favorable opinion, maintaining the text approved by the Chamber.
- The Senate plenary is expected to discuss and vote on the PEC in early October.
- Approval requires at least 49 votes in the Senate in two separate rounds.
- The advancement of the PEC is a result of coordination between the President of Brazil, the Chamber President, and the Senate President.
- President Lula expects the change to be approved before the next presidential inauguration.