Brazil Congress Promulgates Five-Day Work Week Constitutional Amendment
The latest in this situation
- The Senate is taking up a Provisional Measure (PEC) in Brasília after committee review, with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre putting the text on the agenda.
- Davi Alcolumbre scheduled a vote in Brasília.
- A Congress session was held in Brasília, where Senate President Davi Alcolumbre was present and Rui Costa was cited.
How it started
What happened
A Congress session in Brasília is scheduled to promulgate two constitutional amendments on October 16, 2026. One amendment establishes a five-day work week, ending the six-day schedule. The second amendment grants special retirement rules to community health agents.
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Why it matters
The new constitutional amendment will change the maximum work week from 44 to 42 hours. This change is set to take effect 60 days after the law is published in the official gazette.
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Who's involved
- Davi AlcolumbreSenate President presiding over the session in Brasília.
- Rui CostaCited in connection with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's Workers’ Party.
- Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaPresident of Brazil, expected to attend the session.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Senate is taking up a Provisional Measure (PEC) in Brasília after committee review, with Senate President Davi Alcolumbre putting the text on the agenda.Sub-event
Davi Alcolumbre scheduled a vote in Brasília.1 source
Senate session in Brasília features Davi Alcolumbre and cites Rui Costa.1 source
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The entities involved
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Brasília
federal capital of Brazil
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Davi Alcolumbre
Brazilian politician, Senator of the Republic since 2015, 66th and 68th President of the Federal Senate of Brazil (2019–2021; 2025–present)
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Rui Costa
researcher, ORCID id # 0000-0003-2488-0914
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