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Brazilian Senate begins debate on ending 6x1 work schedule
The Brazilian Senate has commenced discussions on Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) 221/2019, which aims to abolish the 6x1 work schedule. The proposal seeks to reduce the maximum weekly working hours from 44 to 40, allowing for a five-day work week with two paid days off, without reducing employee salaries.
Senate President Davi Alcolumbre has established a schedule for the mandatory five discussion sessions required by Senate regulations. While the government considers this a priority, the timeline for a final vote remains uncertain. Some senators have expressed concerns regarding the potential electoral impact of the measure, and opposition leaders are discussing strategies, such as boycotting sessions, to influence the process.
If the proposal passes its first round of voting, it must undergo three additional discussion sessions before a second round vote. The political landscape in the Senate has shifted following recent elections, with the Liberal Party (PL) emerging as the largest caucus, potentially complicating the path to approval.
Entities
Brazilian Senate · Davi Alcolumbre · Flávio Bolsonaro · José Guimarães · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Omar Aziz · PEC 221/2019 · PL · Reginaldo Lopes · Senado Federal · Senate of Brazil · Tereza Leitão
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- [● 9 SOURCES] The government views the end of the 6x1 scale as a priority. br.paipee.com · jovempan.com.br · vtvnews.com.br · diariodecampogrande.com.br · aranasfm.com.br · +1 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The PL party became the largest caucus in the Senate following the first round of elections. painelpolitico.com · www.infomoney.com.br · www.brasil247.com · www.spacemoney.com.br · aranasfm.com.br · +1 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] The Senate requires five discussion sessions before a first-round vote on a PEC. br.paipee.com · painelpolitico.com · www.contabeis.com.br · vtvnews.com.br · ac24horas.com · +14 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Approval of the PEC requires at least 49 votes in two rounds. painelpolitico.com · www.brasil247.com · www.spacemoney.com.br · aranasfm.com.br · diariodecampogrande.com.br · +2 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] The PEC 221/2019 proposal aims to end the 6x1 work schedule. vtvnews.com.br · br.paipee.com · painelpolitico.com · www.contabeis.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br · +11 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The PEC includes two paid days off per week without salary reduction. vtvnews.com.br · www.contabeis.com.br · painelpolitico.com · tvtnews.com.br · www.capitalnews.com.br · +5 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] Davi Alcolumbre scheduled the first three discussion sessions for this week starting Tuesday (6). vtvnews.com.br · br.paipee.com · painelpolitico.com · www.contabeis.com.br · www.brasil247.com · +14 more
- [● 18 SOURCES] The proposal reduces the weekly work hours from 44 to 40. vtvnews.com.br · br.paipee.com · painelpolitico.com · www.contabeis.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br · +9 more