Overview
- Luiz Marinho said approval to end the 6x1 schedule is achievable in 2026, calling for worker mobilization to persuade lawmakers and employers.
- He described the 6x1 arrangement as cruel, particularly for women, and argued that better schedules would reduce workplace accidents and illnesses.
- Marinho asserted that eliminating 6x1 can be done without harming Brazil’s economic activity.
- He projected R$110 billion in economic boost this year from the minimum wage adjustment and income tax exemption for earnings up to R$5,000 per month.
- He said Congress has conditions to pass app-work regulation, while proposals in the Senate and Chamber explore shorter weeks and he floated a gradual path toward a 40-hour cap.