https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazil-abolishes-six-day-workweek-in-win-for-lulaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazil-abolishes-six-day-workweek-in-win-for-lulahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/brazil-abolishes-six-day-workweek-in-win-for-lula#u136638Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:16:09 +0000Brazil's Congress approved a constitutional amendment that abolishes the six-day workweek, reducing the standard workweek from 44 to 40 hours. The measure guarantees two paid days off without cutting salaries and could affect up to 30 million people. The Senate passed the amendment with a 75-1 vote on Wednesday, October 14. This legislative victory comes as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva seeks to increase his popularity and close the gap in his re-election bid ahead of a presidential runoff scheduled in 10 days.Why it mattersThe amendment represents a significant shift in Brazilian l