Protesters gathered on Avenida Paulista on Monday (25) to demand an end to the 6x1 work schedule and a reduction in the weekly workload from 44 to 40 hours without pay cuts.
The demonstration, organized by unions and social movements, took place in front of the Masp and continued as a march to Praça Roosevelt. Members of the Movimento dos Atingidos por Barragens and the Movimento dos Trabalhadores Sem Teto also joined.
On the same day, PEC rapporteur deputy Leo Prates presented his report to the special committee in the Chamber of Deputies. The text sets a reduction to 42 weekly hours 60 days after enactment and to 40 hours within 14 months, with two weekly rest days, preferably on Sundays, and no salary reduction.
Business leaders criticized the proposal. Abrasel president Paulo Solmucci called the measure "unprecedented irresponsibility". ANR president Erik Momo said the government had not opened dialogue with the sector.
The PEC still requires approval in the Chamber and the Senate. Centrão deputies plan to negotiate a longer transition period with Senate president Davi Alcolumbre.
