Alcolumbre schedules vote on ending 6x1 work shift for Wednesday in the Senate
Lula's government wants to conclude both votes before the second round of elections and guarantee two days of weekly rest
TL;DR
- The Senate is scheduled to vote on a constitutional amendment proposal (PEC) to end the 6x1 work schedule.
- The proposal includes reducing the weekly work hours from 44 to 40.
- It guarantees two days of paid rest, preferably with one day on Sunday.
- The government is pushing for a quick approval process, aiming for two rounds of voting before the presidential election's second round.
- The PEC requires at least 49 votes in each of the two rounds for approval.
- A transition period is planned: 42 hours/week for two months, then 40 hours/week.
- An exception is made for highly educated professionals earning more than 2.5 times the INSS benefit ceiling.