Marinho to Ask Lula for 2026 FGTS Release Covering 13 Million Workers
He says the move would bolster household income without compromising the fund’s sustainability.
Overview
- The labor minister plans to propose freeing balances blocked for dismissed workers who opted into the saque‑aniversário withdrawal modality.
- He signaled the government would likely use a provisional measure, which takes immediate effect but requires congressional approval to remain in force.
- The discussion with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is slated for early 2026, with details still under review.
- Officials cite a March 2025 provisional measure that opened access to funds for roughly 12 million workers and unlocked about R$12 billion.
- Marinho frames the new release as an economic support for families while maintaining the FGTS’s long‑term viability.