Edinho Silva, the national president of Brazil's Workers' Party (PT), spoke at a luncheon in São Paulo on Monday, highlighting the importance of cautiously handling the transition away from the 6x1 work schedule. This comment was in response to concerns raised by businessmen attending the event organized by the business group Lide. The 6x1 work schedule, which includes one day off for every six days worked, has been a topic of legislative proposals and is supported by President Lula as part of his campaign agenda for re-election, indicating its significance for the future of labor regulations in Brazil.

At the same luncheon, Silva stressed that any discussions regarding changes to the work schedule should take place in Congress, where the appropriate debates can occur. This statement reflects a broader context of Brazil's ongoing discussions about labor laws and workers' rights, intensifying as elections approach. Several legislative changes have been proposed, and the end of the 6x1 schedule aligns with President Lula's broader agenda to reshape labor policies in favor of workers.

Furthermore, the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, announced the initiation of a constitutional amendment proposal aimed at abolishing the 6x1 work schedule. This move was complemented by support from other political figures like Guilherme Boulos, the Minister of the General Secretariat of the Presidency, who expressed intentions to engage with Motta about this legislative push. The implications of these discussions could significantly impact not only labor practices but also set the tone for political campaigns and the relationship between government and business in Brazil.