Trade Confederation asks for more time to implement the 5x2 scale

The end of the 6x1 scale was approved on October 14th by 75 votes in favor and one against in both rounds of voting. The text was promulgated two days later. The act marked the beginning of the transition period until the new rules came into force.

The proposal also provides for a gradual reduction in weekly working hours, without a salary reduction. During the first year of transition, the limit will be 42 hours per week. After this period, the maximum working day will be 40 hours.

In the request, the CNC requested that the first stage of the transition — reduction to 42 hours a week accompanied by two days of rest — move from December 16 of this year to October 16, 2027.

The final ceiling, of 40 hours per week, would, according to the CNC's request, be required from October 2028.

According to the entity, the period of just 60 days provided for in the promulgated constitutional amendment is insufficient to map positions, hire workers, restructure shifts and renegotiate collective agreements.

Furthermore, the CNC said that the automatic loss of effectiveness, from the 61st day, of clauses in agreements and collective conventions in force is harmful to companies and also to their employees.