# Brazil to shorten workweek, giving Lula an edge ahead of runoff

https://mins.news/en/item/100760

- DW, 2026-10-15 03:29 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/brazil-to-shorten-workweek-in-win-for-lula-ahead-of-runoff/a-79664991?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Brazil’s Senate approved a constitutional amendment reducing the workweek from 44 to 40 hours, with five workdays and no cut in pay. Lula is expected to sign it next week, potentially boosting his position ahead of the October 25 presidential runoff.

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