Lula praises wife Janja, vows to end 6x1 work shift at women's rally amid party protest

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) addressed a gathering of female voters in Belo Horizonte, underscoring the critical role of women in politics and pledging to eliminate the 6x1 work schedule as early as the following week. The event, held at Serraria Souza Pinto, was marked by Lula's warm tributes to First Lady Janja, alongside a protest from party militants who displayed banners expressing discontent with the party's handling of campaign resources.

During his address, Lula emphasized his administration's commitment to public policies designed for women. He lauded his mother as a "heroine" and highlighted Janja's active participation in initiatives aimed at women, stating that the First Lady provides him with political and ideological strength. "As long as I have a cause, I will be 30 years old, and I owe this to you, to every woman in this country," Lula declared, linking his vitality to the support and engagement of women across Brazil.

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We will approve this week the end of the 6x1 scale so that women and men have more time to take care of their own lives, their children, and more time to date too, because no one can be running around, in a hurry.

The rally also featured prominent female political figures, including Marília Campos, the former mayor of Contagem and PT's senatorial candidate. Campos had previously criticized the party's decision to field its own candidate for governor of Minas Gerais, deeming it a "strategic mistake." Lula's promise to end the 6x1 shift, which requires employees to work six days before having one day off, was presented as a measure to grant both men and women more time for personal life, family, and relationships.

However, the event was not without internal dissent. Prior to Lula's arrival, a group of militants unfurled a banner criticizing the PT. A manifesto distributed to the press, signed by 13 federal and state deputies, accused the party of "allocating meager and insignificant resources, constituting the most serious instrumentalization of women in politics." Despite this internal friction, the event showcased support from various political figures and highlighted the government's focus on engaging female voters and addressing their concerns.

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As long as I have a cause, I will be 30 years old, and I owe this to you, to every woman in this country.