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Government expected to send bill ending 6x1 work schedule by Wednesday

2 sources · 14 Apr 2026 · Share coverage ·

Minister Guilherme Boulos announced that the federal government is expected to send to the Chamber of Deputies by Wednesday (15th) a bill about ending the 6x1 work schedule. Before sending it, Lula is expected to meet with Chamber President Hugo Motta to explain the proposal and request urgent status.

The 6x1 schedule is a work model where employees work six consecutive days and rest one day, criticized by the Life Beyond Work movement that advocates for changes in labor legislation. The proposal under discussion provides for a gradual reduction of weekly hours from 44 to 36 hours over five years, establishing a limit of five working days per week with two guaranteed rest days.

1. What we know (1)

A constitutional amendment proposal on reducing working hours is already in process in the Chamber and is in the Constitution and Justice Committee

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2. Where coverage thins out (3)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

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Minister Guilherme Boulos stated that the government should send the bill by Wednesday (15th)

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The submission depends on a meeting between Lula and Hugo Motta that was scheduled for last week

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The proposal provides for gradual reduction of working hours from 44 to 36 hours per week over five years

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3. What we don't know yet

No gaps declared — all sources converge on the material facts.

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