From Brazil Reports · Florencia Cabral · · 1m 30s
Brazil ends six-day workweek, Lula scores win
Brazil’s Senate votes to end 6×1 workweek as Lula claims victory ahead of runoff.
In brief
Brazil’s Senate votes to end 6×1 workweek as Lula claims victory ahead of runoff. Brazil’s Senate approved a constitutional amendment reducing the workweek from 44 to 40 hours, a campaign promise Lula fought for, boosting his chances in the October 25 runoff election. Originally reported by Brazil Reports.
Senate approves workweek change
Brazil’s Senate voted to reduce the workweek from 44 to 40 hours with two days of rest for every five days of work.
Unanimous Senate vote
The amendment passed with 75 votes in favor and one against, approved in a single session to fast-track the law.
6×1 workweek affects 15 million
The 6×1 schedule impacts nearly 15 million people in commerce, gastronomy, transportation, and call centers.
Lula celebrates Senate approval
President Lula called the vote a campaign promise he fought for decades to give workers respect and time to rest.
Lula’s social media victory
Lula shared a tweet celebrating the end of the 6×1 workweek as a historic win for Brazilian workers.
Lula leads runoff polls
Lula trails Bolsonaro by two points in polls, with 49% voter intention versus Bolsonaro’s 51%.
Bolsonaro switches support
Bolsonaro initially opposed the change but later supported it after polls showed 71% of Brazilians favor the project.
Business impact concerns
Businesses fear a 7% labor cost increase, 0.7% GDP drop, and 6.2% price hikes, especially for construction and small businesses.
At a glance
Brazil’s Senate approved a constitutional amendment reducing the workweek from 44 to 40 hours, a campaign promise Lula fought for, boosting his chances in the October 25 runoff election.
