Overview

• Institutional Relations Minister Gleisi Hoffmann said the government will support proposals to reduce weekly hours to guarantee at least two days of rest, with a broader congressional debate organized for 2026.
• Federal deputy Erika Hilton requested a public hearing titled “From the Constituent to the End of the 6×1 Scale,” proposing invitees including CUT representatives, academics and former minister José Dirceu, and the session is not yet scheduled.
• A Senate constitutional amendment under CCJ review received a report from Senator Rogério Carvalho that adds a guarantee of two weekly rest days without salary reduction.
• In the Chamber, PEC 8/2025 is being examined by a Work Commission special subcommittee focused on ending the six‑days‑on schedule, and reporting characterizes its approval chances as low.
• Cited surveys show 64% support ending 6×1 (Datafolha, Dec. 2024) and 51% favor a four‑day workweek with pay maintained (DataSenado).