Third workweek debate held Government predicts approval

Oct 8

Bruna Saniele reports the third Senate discussion of the amendment replacing six-days-on/one-day-off schedules with two paid rest days. Randolfe Rodrigues says the government has the votes and approval could occur Wednesday. Two first-round and three second-round discussion sessions remain under the regular procedure; Tereza Leitão seeks signatures to accelerate it while the opposition wants the normal sequence. The report recalls Chamber approval in May and Senate committee approval in September. Flávio Bolsonaro opposes the proposal and favors hourly payment negotiated by employers and workers. The hosts discuss the relevance of working conditions. No Senate passage or enacted reform is established.

The Senate holds its third discussion of the proposed end to six-days-on/one-day-off schedules. Bruna Saniele reports Randolfe Rodrigues's expectation of approval the following Wednesday and Tereza Leitão's effort to accelerate remaining discussions. The opposition seeks the regular sequence. Flávio Bolsonaro opposes the measure and favors negotiated hourly payment. No Senate passage or enacted reform is established.