Brazil’s Biggest Labor Fight in a Generation Is Also Its Most Dangerous Election Weapon

2026-02-24 - 11:23

Key Points — Brazil’s Congress is advancing a constitutional amendment to end the “6×1” work schedule — six days on, one off — and reduce the workweek from 44 to 36 hours over five years, with no pay cuts. The Senate committee already approved it; the House is now debating it. — Polling shows 72