Brazil’s Senate approves a shorter workweek in major win for Lula ahead of runoff
More than 37 million workers will benefit from the new 40-hour weekly limit after a 14-month implementation period for businesses, government officials reported.
- On Tuesday, conservative Senator and presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro reversed his long-standing opposition, voting in favor of a constitutional amendment to end Brazil's 6-day work week.
- To avoid handing a political win to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Bolsonaro adjusted his stance to broaden electoral appeal among working-class voters before the October 25 runoff.
- Government estimates suggest more than 37 million workers could benefit from the new rules, which reduce the weekly work cap from 44 to 40 hours while guaranteeing two paid rest days.
- Senate approval on Wednesday followed claims by Lula that 'societal pressure' forced the shift, though business groups warn the change could increase costs and disrupt labor markets.
- Once promulgated, businesses have 14 months to adopt the shorter workweek. The reform remains pivotal ahead of the October 25 runoff, which will shape Brazil's economic policy.
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The outgoing left-wing leader hopes that the reduction in weekly working time from forty-four hours to forty hours will strengthen his position in the second round of the presidential election on 25 October. His rival, Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who had opposed the reform, voted in favour.
Brazil approved today to reduce the work week, one of President Lula's bets to trace his disadvantage to Bolsonaro.
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The Brazilian Senate approved the proposal to reduce working time in Brazil from 44 to 40 hours per week. This proposal was promoted by the head of state, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, eleven days after the presidential election. (ANSA)
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