Lawmakers use end of 6x1 work shift as campaign fodder

The political urgency surrounding the end of the 6x1 work shift has spilled into Brazil's election campaigns, with lawmakers seeking to capitalize on the issue for electoral gain. Deputies who spearheaded the legislative push are now using campaign jingles and promotional materials to highlight their involvement.

Alencar Santana, a federal deputy from PT-SP, and Leo Prates, a federal deputy from Republicans-BA, were central figures in the discussions about changing work hours. Santana presided over the special committee in the Chamber of Deputies, while Prates served as the rapporteur, presenting a favorable opinion on ending the 6x1 shift.

Prates has integrated the cause into his campaign with an axé-music jingle, emphasizing his congressional work and linking the end of the 6x1 shift to his political career. The song includes the line, "It was tested and approved, he is not just another one. He defended the end of the 6x1 shift."

Santana has also adopted the strategy, featuring a "End of 6x1" t-shirt in his jingle, with lyrics directly associating his name with the proposal's defense. "The end of 6x1 is defended by Alencar. Who fights for the people with courage is Alencar," the song states. The government has successfully advanced the proposal in the Federal Senate, aiming for a political victory.