The Chamber of Deputies approved in two rounds, on Wednesday (27/5), the base text of the proposed constitutional amendment (PEC) that aims to abolish the 6×1 scale, which provided for working 6 days a week and having only 1 day off. The vote was favorable to the Lula government, with 472 votes in favor and 22 against in the first round, and 461 to 19 in the second.
Details of the PEC
The PEC determines that the 44-hour weekly workweek be reduced to 42 hours within 60 days of promulgation, and in 14 months, the workload should be reduced to 40 hours per week. Another change provided for is the reduction of the scale to five days of work for two days off, one of which is preferably on Sundays.
The PEC passed the Chamber’s special committee with a favorable vote, 34 to 4, and was approved in plenary after the presentation of a highlight from the PT to suppress the transition of the workweek. However, the PL presented another highlight to reverse the vote, but was defeated. The party also filed a preference highlight to resume the original text of the proposal by deputy Erika Hilton. The maneuver was interpreted by the Chamber’s leadership and the government’s base as a provocation.
The PEC now goes to the Senate for analysis, where the opposition tries to widen the tramitation.
Voting Numbers
The voting numbers were impressive: 472 favorable votes and only 22 against in the first round, and 461 in favor and 19 against in the second. The PEC had the approval of the special committee with 34 votes in favor and 4 against, which indicates that the opposition was unable to stop the tramitation of the proposal.
The government of President Lula and the presidency of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, align themselves in favor of the PEC, considering the tramitation a priority before the elections.
Impacts of the PEC
The approval of the PEC can have significant impacts on the relationship between employees and employers, as the reduction of the workweek and the change of scale can affect productivity and competitiveness. In addition, the possibility of the salary being calculated by hours worked, as proposed by the opposition, can generate changes in remuneration models.
It is important to monitor the implications of this change in the coming years.
