The Brazilian Senate sets the vote on Pec 221 for October 6th

The president of the Brazilian Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, has set for Tuesday 6 October the examination in the chamber of the proposed constitutional amendment (PEC) which provides for the end of the 6x1 working system and the reduction of working hours. This was reported by Agência Brasil. Pec 221 of 2019 was approved by the Chamber of Deputies at the end of May and transmitted to the Senate. At the beginning of September, the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ) of the Senate had approved the proposal, allowing it to be examined in the chamber, but Alcolumbre had postponed the vote until after the elections. The vote is now set for October 6, two days after the first round of the presidential elections on October 4, but before the possible second round on October 25.

The text provides for two days of rest per week and the reduction of working hours from 44 to 40 hours per week, without reduction in salary. A transitional period of up to 14 months is also foreseen, with a differentiated regime for workers of public administration contracting companies. The Senate presidency stated that the topic will be discussed "with responsibility, balance and respect for the different perspectives involved".