Alcolumbre schedules discussion on ending the 6x1 shift for next week

The proposal is one of President Lula's main platforms in his re-election bid

Alcolumbre schedules discussion on ending the 6x1 shift for next week

TL;DR

  • The Senate will discuss ending the 6x1 work scale next Tuesday.
  • The proposal seeks to reduce the maximum weekly work hours from 44 to 40.
  • It also aims to fix daily work at a maximum of eight hours.
  • The amendment includes a guarantee of two paid days off per week, preferably including Sundays.
  • The proposal needs to pass through multiple discussion sessions and two plenary votes.
  • It was previously approved by the House's Constitution and Justice Committee in September.