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Lula to Discuss Ending 6x1 Shift and 'Little Blouses Tax' with Congressional Leaders

From Folha de S.Paulo · () Portuguese

Translated from Portuguese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Brazilian President Lula da Silva will discuss ending the 6x1 work shift and the "little blouses tax" with congressional leaders.
  • The government aims to vote on these proposals before the October elections.
  • The "little blouses tax" on foreign purchases needs a vote by September 8 to remain valid.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Wednesday that he will meet with the presidents of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta, and the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, to discuss key legislative proposals. Among the urgent matters are the potential end of the 6x1 work shift system, which mandates one day of rest for every six days of work, and the tax on small imported goods, commonly referred to as the "taxa das blusinhas" (little blouses tax).

These proposals hold significant electoral appeal for Lula's political group, who hope for their approval by Congress before the October elections, where the president seeks re-election. The "little blouses tax," which imposes a 20% tariff on international purchases up to $50, faces a critical deadline. The provisional measure governing this tax expires on September 8, requiring a congressional vote before that date for its continuation.

Today is an important day for our future. I will meet with Presidents Hugo Motta and Davi Alcolumbre to address, with the urgency the Brazilian people need, four matters: the end of the 6x1 shift and the little blouses tax, the Public Security PEC, and the Critical Minerals Legal Framework.

— Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaPresident Lula da Silva announced his upcoming meeting with congressional leaders on social media.

In addition to these two key issues, Lula also highlighted discussions on a constitutional amendment proposal (PEC) to enhance federal authority over public security and the critical minerals legal framework. These topics are expected to feature prominently in Lula's re-election campaign narrative. "Brazil is ready to take these steps and guarantee more time and security for Brazilian families," Lula stated on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, echoing his campaign slogan.

The 6x1 shift proposal has faced prolonged delays in the Senate, particularly during a period of strained relations between Lula and Senate President Alcolumbre, which have recently improved. The government's push to repeal the "little blouses tax" is an effort to mitigate political fallout from a policy it implemented, which proved unpopular months before the election. The government is now attempting to reverse this measure.

Brazil is ready to take these steps and guarantee more time and security for Brazilian families.

— Luiz Inácio Lula da SilvaPresident Lula da Silva commented on the potential legislative progress.
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Originally published by Folha de S.Paulo in Portuguese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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