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Opposition works to sabotage Lula's electoral gains with 6x1 Constitutional Amendment Proposal

The Brazilian opposition is devising a strategy to prevent President Lula from gaining electoral benefits from the constitutional amendment proposal to end the 6x1 work schedule and the maintenance of the repeal of the small package tax. After the pact between Lula and the presidents of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, the opposition is trying to buy time with an alternative constitutional amendment proposal by Senator Rogério Marinho (PL-RN), which loosens negotiation rules between employers and workers. However, opposition senators recognize that voting against ending the 6x1 schedule may displease a significant portion of worker voters, with the vote expected to pass by a wide margin in the Senate.

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Judge rules in favour of Correio da Manhã investigation into Miguel Albuquerque's daughter's salary

A court ruled in favour of Correio da Manhã by rejecting a lawsuit filed by the company Atalaia, linked to the Madeirense business universe, against journalist Octávio Ribeiro and MediaLivre, the newspaper's owner. The court ruling validates the investigation published by Correio da Manhã into the salary of Miguel Albuquerque's daughter, president of the Regional Government of Madeira, who was receiving a salary from Madeirense while serving in the Madeira Legislative Assembly.

Correio da Manhã28/08/26, 01:30

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Andrea Silva proposes extinction of Varzim Lazer with integration of workers in the City Council

The president of the Póvoa de Varzim City Council, Andrea Silva, announced that she will propose the extinction of the municipal company Varzim Lazer at the executive meeting on August 31st, guaranteeing the integration of workers into the local authority. The mayor explained that a new court ruling now allows for safeguarding this integration, something that was not possible before. The decision comes after intense local political debate, including an open letter from Aliança Poveira and a request for exoneration of the Board of Directors by CHEGA, which is part of the company's management. Aliança Poveira criticized the measure, stating that legal mechanisms for worker integration already existed. Andrea Silva defended that the priority was always the defense of jobs and the labor stability of employees.

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Mais Semanário28/08/26, 01:10

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Opinion: Rui Teixeira | How many are left?

The regional government of the Azores announced the hiring of 108 Operational Assistants for the schools in the region, which is seen as positive news. However, the author of this opinion, Rui Teixeira, argues that the shortage on the ground is much greater than the number announced, considering that the Azores have approximately 40 schools and 120 school nuclei with kindergarten and primary education, most of which need more human resources.

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jornalacores9.pt28/08/26, 01:00

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Sustainability without justice is not enough

This opinion article addresses the cyclical discussion about the sustainability of Social Security in Portugal, warning that, although the warnings about increasing life expectancy and the decreasing worker-to-pensioner ratio are pertinent, the fundamental question of the system's justice is rarely raised first. The text criticizes the tendency to focus only on demographic and financial numbers, without first questioning whether the proposed solutions are equitable for all citizens.

SAPO Notícias28/08/26, 01:00