Brazil's government debates using constitutional amendment or ordinary legislation for workweek reform

The government of President Lula has decided to send Congress a bill to abolish the so-called 6-on-1 workweek, where employees work six consecutive days followed by one day of rest. However, the move has caused division within the ruling coalition, with concerns that it could strain relations with the Speaker of the Lower House, Hugo Motta. Therefore, the government intends to consult Motta prior to officially submitting the proposal. [ . . . ] Another concern is the format currently being discussed in Congress—a constitutional amendment. Under this plan, the president would lack veto power. Government officials worry that lawmakers might propose adjustments that broaden exceptions to the original proposal, leaving the executive with little ability to act. Additionally, constitutional amendments need a three-fifths vote in both houses of Congress, in two rounds of voting—a high threshold that makes the process uncertain.
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