Brazil to propose bill reducing working hours this week
President Lula says Brazil will submit a bill this week to reduce working hours. The proposal seeks to cut hours without decreasing current worker salaries.
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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced on Wednesday that the government of Brazil will formally submit a bill to Congress this week aimed at reducing working hours. The legislative push is a central element of the president's agenda leading up to the general elections scheduled for October. The proposed reform seeks to shorten the work week for employees without implementing any corresponding reductions in wages. This move is expected to be a major talking point in the upcoming political cycle as the administration seeks to fulfill key campaign promises.
