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Brazil's Senate approves a constitutional amendment cutting the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours

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First reported on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 22:35 EDT by ABC News·Latest article on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 22:35 EDT

Summary

Brazil's Senate has approved a constitutional amendment to reduce the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours without cutting salaries, The Philadelphia Inquirer and ABC News reported. Both outlets called the approval a major win for Lula ahead of the runoff.

Latest: Brazil's Senate approved a constitutional amendment to reduce the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours without cutting salaries, in a major win for Lula ahead of the runoff.

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How it unfolded

  1. Thursday 15 October

    Brazil's Senate approved a constitutional amendment to reduce the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours without cutting salaries, in a major win for Lula ahead of the runoff.

  2. Wednesday 14 October