In Brazil, various associations, business owners, and parliamentary fronts are uniting to create a campaign against the proposed discontinuation of the 6x1 work schedule. This schedule, which requires six workdays followed by one day off, is being challenged following the Lula government’s initiative to advance legislation mandating at least two days off per week for workers. The proposed bill has gained traction in Congress, particularly following support from key political figures like the Chamber of Deputies President Hugo Motta, and is based on a PEC introduced over a year ago by Deputy Erika Hilton.

One of the primary strategies from the business sector appears to be delaying the vote on the proposed constitutional amendment (PEC) until after the upcoming elections in October. Business leaders believe that this postponement will provide them more time to influence public opinion against the change in working conditions. They are planning to present alternative proposals such as reducing payroll taxes or allowing payments based on hours worked, which they argue could be more beneficial for businesses and employees alike, as opposed to the mandatory two days off.

This move reflects broader tensions between labor rights and business interests in Brazil. With the current government's focus on enhancing labor protections, the business sector's active counterforce indicates significant stakes in the legislative process. The unfolding situation will be closely watched as it could have long-term implications for labor laws and economic conditions in Brazil, impacting both workers’ rights and employer obligations in the future.