The governor of , (Novo), stated that he considers the discussion on the 6×1 work schedule (six days of work, one day of rest), a topic that can be discussed in the Chamber of Deputies, as a “waste of time” and “ expendable.”
“I am always in favor of the issue of free negotiation between companies and workers”, stated the governor, adding that the country is one of those that “most regulates this relationship”. The statements were made in a radio interview Itatiaia this Tuesday, 12th, at the 29th UN Conference on Climate Change (COP-29), in Baku, Azerbaijan, a country located between Eastern Europe and Western Asia, which borders Iran and Russia.
The discussion of the work schedule regime takes place through the proposed amendment to the Constitution (PEC) presented by the PSOL leader in the House, deputy Erika Hilton (SP), which attempts to gather signatures from 171 parliamentarians, the minimum required to file the text.
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“If someone was hired to take two days off a week, if that was what was agreed between the parties, great. If it was agreed to take off once a week, and both parties agreed, great”, said the governor of Minas, comparing the relationship between employer and employee to a “marriage”.
“No one is forced to get married, to tolerate things they don’t agree with. And you should have these contracts, in my opinion, on a case-by-case basis. In Brazil, we waste time involving Congress in things that I consider unnecessary. We have much more important things to do, which is to carry out an administrative reform so that the State costs less and reduces taxes.”
Zema stated that it is not “law that resolves” the work schedule, but “responsible people, who fulfill the contract”. The governor’s demonstration, which follows the line of economic liberalism that governs his party, was the first among state leaders on the project.
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Understand the proposal
The text is based on discussions that have already advanced in several countries about more flexible work schedules. In Brazil, the debate gained momentum with the Life Beyond Work Movement (VAT), started by tiktoker and councilor elected from Rio de Janeiro Rick Azevedo (PSOL).
The movement criticizes the 6×1 shift for causing exhaustion and affecting the health and well-being of workers, proposing more time off so people can rest, have leisure, spend more time with their family and take care of their own health. To this end, the deputy’s proposal aims to abolish the six-day working schedule, with just one day off.
The project also reduces the limit of hours worked from 44 hours to 36 hours per week, increasing the working day to four days.
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