Alcolumbre promises sessions to discuss end of 6x1, but avoids confirming vote
Senate President commits to holding five discussion sessions, but does not guarantee the government that the proposal will be voted on. Read in Gazeta do Povo.
TL;DR
- Senate President Davi Alcolumbre will hold sessions this week and next to discuss ending the 6x1 work schedule.
- The vote's date is uncertain as the opposition attempts to block the session.
- The proposed amendment reduces the weekly workload to 40 hours, guarantees two days off, and maintains salary.
- The government sees the proposal as a political boost for President Lula's re-election campaign.
- Senator Flávio Bolsonaro criticized the proposal as opportunistic and electoral.
- Business entities like the CNC are mobilizing to prevent a vote this week, arguing it shouldn't be decided under electoral influence.
- The productive sector advocates for the debate to occur only after the 2026 elections.