Minister to Meet PT Senators on 6x1 Scale Debate Amid Legislative Hurdles

Minister of Institutional Relations José Guimarães is set to attend a meeting of the Workers' Party (PT) bloc in the Senate on Tuesday. The gathering aims to strategize the party's approach to the proposed constitutional amendment (PEC) that seeks to end the 6x1 work shift scale, a system allowing for extended work hours with compensatory time off.

The government is reportedly concerned that Senate President Davi Alcolumbre may obstruct the progress of this proposal. Additionally, the administration intends to counter arguments from the opposition, which is pushing for the discussion of an alternative PEC proposed by Senator Rogério Marinho. Marinho's project advocates for payment based on hours worked.

Beyond the 6x1 scale, Guimarães is expected to discuss other pending legislative priorities with the PT senators. One such priority is the Public Safety PEC, which is currently stalled and may not be voted on until 2027. The Lula administration also aims to advance legislation concerning rare earth minerals, a matter the government believes is crucial for national sovereignty, especially in light of international disputes, including one with former U.S. President Donald Trump.