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Leaders of 7 parties request withdrawal of 10-year transition amendment to PEC 6x1

4 sources · 21 May 2026
2 agreed · 2 partial · 0 conflicts

Seven party leaders in the Chamber of Deputies submitted a request to President Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB) asking for the withdrawal of amendment No. 1 to the PEC ending the 6x1 work schedule, which provides for a 10-year transition regime for the implementation of reduced working hours. The amendment was authored by Deputy Sérgio Turra (PP-RS) and is under analysis in the special committee reported by Leo Prates (Republicanos-BA).

Press quotes (2)
Correio do Povo

"Sete líderes partidários da Câmara dos Deputados assinaram uma nota conjunta em que solicitam ao presidente Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB) a retirada da tramitação de uma emenda que prevê um regime de transição de 10 anos"

Correio do Povo

"A emenda é de autoria do deputado Sérgio Turra (PP-RS)"

Leaders from MDB, Republicanos, PSDB-Cidadania, Podemos, União Brasil, PSD and PP — representing 272 deputies, close to the 308 votes needed to approve a constitutional amendment — alleged "doubts about the real effects of amendment No. 1" and requested its withdrawal "to avoid distortions that compromise the clarity of the debate," according to a joint statement released.

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Congressoemfoco

"Os líderes de sete partidos na Câmara dos Deputados apresentaram um requerimento ao presidente da Casa, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), solicitando a retirada de uma das emendas protocoladas na PEC do fim da escala 6x1"

Congressoemfoco

"Juntos, os partidos representados somam 272 deputados, número próximo dos 308 votos necessários para aprovar uma emenda constitucional"

Turra's amendment provides that the reduction of working hours be regulated by complementary law and maintains the current ceiling of 44 hours per week for categories considered essential. The text also authorizes an increase of up to 30% in paid overtime for sectors that adopt the new 40-hour workweek, allowing workweeks of up to 52 hours — a provision that generated protests from government-allied parliamentarians on social media.

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Congressoemfoco

"A emenda prevê que a redução da jornada seja regulamentada por lei complementar e preserva o atual teto de 44 horas semanais para uma lista de categorias consideradas essenciais"

Congressoemfoco

"Outro ponto da proposta autoriza, para os setores que aderirem à nova jornada de 40 horas, o acréscimo de até 30% de horas extras remuneradas"

The reading of the report on PEC 6x1 — which amends Article 7, XIII, of the Constitution to reduce the maximum workweek from 44 to 36 hours — was scheduled for this Wednesday (20) but was postponed to Monday (25) due to lack of agreement. The Chamber is discussing with the government a transition regime between two and five years, while the Executive opposes transition periods and fiscal compensations for affected sectors.

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Correio do Povo

"A comissão especial faria a leitura do parecer de Prates sobre a PEC nesta quarta-feira, 20, mas o ato foi adiado para a próxima segunda-feira, 25, por falta de acordo"

Congressoemfoco

"O governo também se posiciona contra o conteúdo da emenda"

1. What we know (2)

Seven party leaders submitted a request for withdrawal of amendment No. 1 by Sérgio Turra

4 sources Congressoemfoco Correio do Povo InfoMoney O Povo

Reading of the report was postponed from Wednesday (20) to Monday (25) due to lack of agreement

3 sources Correio do Povo InfoMoney O Povo
2. Where coverage thins out (2)

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

Covered by only some sources (2)

The seven parties represent 272 deputies, close to the 308 votes needed for constitutional amendment

Reported by: Congressoemfoco

Government opposes transition periods and fiscal compensations

Reported by: Congressoemfoco
3. What we don't know yet (3)
  • What is the specific content of Leo Prates' report on PEC 6x1 that was to be presented?

    Why it's still unknown: The reading of the report was postponed and its content was not disclosed by the consulted sources

    Did not cover: Congressoemfoco Correio do Povo InfoMoney O Povo
  • What are the specific categories that would remain with 44 hours per week according to Turra's amendment?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources mention 'categories considered essential' but do not specify which sectors would be included

    Did not cover: Congressoemfoco Correio do Povo InfoMoney O Povo
  • How does the 10-year transition proposal compare with historical constitutional precedents in labor matters?

    Why it's still unknown: No consulted source made comparative analysis with previous constitutional transitions (original CLT, 1988 Constitution)

    Did not cover: Congressoemfoco Correio do Povo InfoMoney O Povo

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