Brazil’s Senate approves a shorter workweek in major win for Lula ahead of runoff
- 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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Brazil's Senate approved a shorter workweek on Wednesday, one of the measures President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva hopes will help him close the gap with his rival Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of a runoff election on October 25.
From 6 to 5 days: it is a victory for President Lula, who on October 25 will try to be re-elected to the ballot
The Brazilian Parliament adopted on Wednesday the reduction of working time on which left-wing President Lula is putting to fill his delay on Conservative Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, with a view to
Avalan in Brazil work week of five days and two rest days; reform stipulates 14 months for its implementation, as well as the reduction to a 40-hour weekly day.
According to the trade unions, some 22 million workers will benefit from the reduction in working hours.
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