Brazil cuts work week to 40 hours in win for Lula ahead of runoff
Summary
Brazil’s congress approved a constitutional change to limit the workweek to 40 hours, ending six-day workweeks for 16 million people. This change supports President Lula’s campaign ahead of the October runoff election by promising workers more rest and family time.Key Facts
- Brazil’s workweek will be cut from 44 to 40 hours for over 30 million workers.
- The amendment ends six-day workweeks, currently worked by 16 million people.
- Most affected workers are in retail, restaurants, and hotels, often in low-paying jobs.
- The amendment was strongly supported by President Lula to gain voter support before the runoff.
- Far-right Senator Flávio Bolsonaro originally opposed it but later voted in favor.
- Only one senator, Hamilton Mourão, voted against the change.
- The law will take effect in stages after a 60-day wait following the Senate president’s approval.
- The proposal started as a TikTok campaign called Life Beyond Work and gained wide public support.
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