# Brazil's Congress Ends 6x1 Workweek

> Brazil's Congress passes shorter workweek to boost Lula's election chances.
- Title: Brazil's Congress Ends 6x1 Workweek · Buenos Aires Times
- Summary: Brazil's Congress passes shorter workweek to boost Lula's election chances. Brazil's Congress approved a shorter workweek reducing hours from 44 to 40 with…
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- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/latin-america/no-more-6x1-brazils-congress-approves-shorter-workweek.phtml
- Published: 2026-10-15T22:16:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brazil, lula, congress, workweek, election, 6x1, news, politics, world
## Congress Passes Shorter Workweek
Brazil's Senate approved a shorter workweek reducing hours from 44 to 40 with two paid days off.
## Targeting Working-Class Voters
The bill targets working-class Brazilians who have historically formed Lula's electoral base.
## Phased Implementation
The reduction will be phased in over the next 14 months.
## Lula's Election Strategy
Lula hailed the vote as a 'breakthrough' that 'will never be undone' to close the gap with his rival.
## Tight Election Race
Polls show Lula and Bolsonaro tied at 44-46 percent ahead of the October 25 run-off.
## Key takeaway

Brazil's Congress approved a shorter workweek reducing hours from 44 to 40 with two paid days off to close the gap with Lula's rival ahead of election.