The National Confederation of Commerce of Goods, Services and Tourism (CNC) and 34 affiliated federations and unions launched a campaign to postpone the vote on the PEC that eliminates the 6x1 work schedule. The vote was scheduled to take place in the Senate Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) the following week. The campaign slogan is "The bill is already too high. Changing labor rules on the eve of the election? Not now," representing an appeal for "common sense and serenity" to senators.
The entity's statement argues that the Brazilian economy is already facing a difficult scenario, with high interest rates, expensive and restrictive credit, record household debt, unprecedented defaults among businesses, disinvestment, and foreign companies leaving the country. The proposed constitutional amendment aims to limit working hours nationally.
The text also mentions another proposal that is part of the so-called electoral package of President Lula, a candidate for reelection. The initiative of commerce, services and tourism entities seeks to pressure senators to postpone the discussion about changes in labor rules at a time deemed inappropriate by the economic sectors.
