Proposal on reducing working hours begins to be processed in the House after being approved by the committee of the same name in the Senate
The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), sent this Monday (9) to the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ) the Proposed Amendment to the Constitution that deals with the reduction of working hours and the end of the 6×1 scale. The Lula government was still considering sending a proposal unifying everything that had already been discussed on the topic, but Motta anticipated it by joining the text proposed by congressman Reginaldo Lopes (PT-MG) to that of Erika Hilton (PSOL-SP)
“I decided to put on the agenda the discussion about the PEC 6×1, an old demand from the working class that aims to reduce working hours. We know that this is a matter that directly impacts our economy, hence the need to listen to all sectors in the search for the elaboration of a proposal that is as fair as possible”, said Motta.
“I have no doubt that the 6×1 scale, being discussed and reducing this working day, we will take a step. A firm bond in the dignity of the worker, promoting a better quality of life and respect for these people who move our country”, added the president of the Chamber. Motta also stated that, theAfter the CCJ, a Special Commission will be created for the broad debate on the PEC.
After the admissibility analysis at the CCJ, the text will go to a Special Committee, where it will be debated, before being taken to the Plenary of the Chamber of Deputies.
6×1 becomes Lula’s priority
The discussion about the end of the 6×1 scale has become one of Lula’s priorities for 2026, the election year. The report found that part of the government base is pessimistic about progress on the matter in 2026 due to the complexity of the issue. Others, however, believe that popular appeal will force Congress to discuss the matter and that a vote this year is possible.
The agenda, although extremely popular, comes up against economic issues: a possible end to the 6×1 scale could result in the closure of jobs and a slowdown in commerce, warned economic experts linked to the government. High employability and purchasing power are two of the government’s main banners to praise the current administration.
The subject is also rejected by the business community, which has not yet entered the field to argue against the change because they consider that the debate is incipient and would cause wear and tear.
The insistence on the subject is also part of a strategy to gain more popularity and reduce the high rejection that prevents Lula from gaining an advantage in the polls. In an election year and with little time for debate, the PT member could have the best of both worlds: positioning himself as the main defender of a popular agenda, but not facing the difficulties in approving the matter until the end of the elections. With this, the government’s base hopes for a reduction in rejection and a smoother path to re-election.
The latest Atlas/Intel survey, released this Wednesday (21), exemplifies the scenario that concerns the PT: in the 1st round disputes, the current president has 48% to 49% of voting intentions in all scenarios. In the 2nd round polls, Lula stands at 49%, still ahead of all potential opponents, but revealing the difficulty that the PT member has in convincing voters of other candidates or undecided voters.
The survey also asked voters which candidates they “would not vote for at all”. Lula was the second most rejected, with 49.7%. He was only behind former president Jair Bolsonaro (PL), who, despite being ineligible, was rejected by 50% of those interviewed.
You . Lula has not been able to transform the recent positive agendas in the economy – such as record unemployment, inflation within the target and approval of the IR exemption for those earning up to R$5,000, in addition to the international prominence with the fall in Trump’s “tariff” – into positive voting intentions in the economy – such as record unemployment, inflation within the target and approval of the IR exemption for those earning up to R$5,000, in addition to the international protagonism with the fall in Trump’s “tariff”. – in voting intentions.
