In an election year, proposals to reduce working hours in Brazil will gain momentum in Congress, with a recent poll showing substantial public support for the initiative.
In Brazil, the discussion about reducing the workweek and ending the 6x1 work schedule is poised to gather pace in Congress, particularly in an election year where proposals for constitutional amendments are already under consideration. A recent Datafolha poll indicates that 71% of eligible voters support this initiative. The government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has taken up the cause, prioritizing the submission of a bill without thorough technical cost or impact analyses, aiming to consolidate its political bases ahead of the election.
