Brazil's Senate cuts the workweek to 40 hours ahead of the presidential run-off

Before

44 hours a week

After

40 hours, 2 days off

The constitutional amendment lowers the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours, with two days off and no pay cut. The government says more than 37 million workers could benefit.

Senators in favour, with one against

75 votes

Senators passed it 75 to one on Wednesday. Flávio Bolsonaro, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's run-off rival, dropped his opposition and voted yes.

"This means having more time to live, rest, be with family, watch your children grow up, take care of yourself, and enjoy life."

— President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Oct

Sunday

Brazil presidential run-off

Bolsonaro won the first round with 47 per cent of the vote to Lula's 45.2 per cent. The run-off is on Oct 25.

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Brazil's Senate cuts the workweek to 40 hours ahead of the presidential run-off

The constitutional amendment lowers the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours, with two days off and no pay cut. The government says more than 37 million workers could benefit.

Senators passed it 75 to one on Wednesday. Flávio Bolsonaro, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's run-off rival, dropped his opposition and voted yes.

"This means having more time to live, rest, be with family, watch your children grow up, take care of yourself, and enjoy life."

Bolsonaro won the first round with 47 per cent of the vote to Lula's 45.2 per cent. The run-off is on Oct 25.

Brazil's Senate cuts the workweek to 40 hours ahead of the presidential run-off

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