Brazil Senate to vote on ending six-day workweek next Wednesday

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  Senate President Davi Alcolumbre scheduled the final two debate sessions on the 6x1 work schedule proposal for Tuesday, October 13, and Wednesday, October 14, with a first-round vote planned for Wednesday.

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  The constitutional amendment would reduce the maximum workweek from 44 hours to 40 hours, provide two days off each week and prohibit cuts to pay.

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  The proposal sets out a gradual change: the weekly limit would first fall to 42 hours 60 days after promulgation, then to 40 hours 12 months later.

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  The Senate must hold five debate sessions before the first vote; a second-round vote normally requires a five-business-day interval and three further debate sessions.

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  The government is seeking 54 senators’ signatures, or leaders representing that number, to request a special schedule that could accelerate both rounds of voting.

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  The proposal has passed the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate’s Constitution and Justice Committee; if senators amend it, it must return to the Chamber.

Who

Senate President Davi Alcolumbre; the proposal concerns workers covered by the 6x1 schedule.

What

A Senate debate and first-round vote on a constitutional amendment to end the 6x1 work schedule.

When

Debate sessions are scheduled for October 13 and 14, 2026; the first-round vote is planned for October 14.

Where

The plenary of Brazil’s Federal Senate.

Why

The proposal would reduce the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours and provide two weekly days off without reducing pay.

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