Senator Carlos Viana (PSD-MG) announced this Monday (8) that he will present an amendment to the proposal that deals with the end of the 6×1 scale. The suggestion foresees the adoption of the 4×3 scale for employees in the health and public security areas. The parliamentarian made the announcement in an interview with CNN Brasil. The measure seeks to offer more rest days to categories that work on intense journeys.
The PEC approved by the Chamber of Deputies at the end of May reduces the general working day. Senators are expected to begin analyzing the text this week. Viana argues that professionals such as police officers, firefighters, doctors, nurses and first responders need a specific regime. He argues that the change provides less stressful conditions in the long term.
Amendment integrates discussion on working hours
Carlos Viana intends to insert the 4×3 scale during the Senate process. The idea is for workers to complete four days of work followed by three days off. The senator cited the need for gradual adjustments to state contracts. He mentioned a possible period of two years for governments to carry out adaptations and new public tenders.
The Chamber’s proposal establishes general rules for reducing working hours. Specific cases of categories with peculiarities would be dealt with in a complementary bill. Viana sees the amendment as a way to protect essential sectors. He highlighted the daily wear and tear of these professionals.
- Police and firefighters act in situations of constant risk
- Doctors and nurses face long shifts in hospitals
- First responders respond to emergencies 24 hours a day
- States need time to reorganize scales and budgets
- Gradual transition avoids immediate impacts on public services
Senator defends new regime for hours worked
In addition to the 4×3 scale, Carlos Viana supports an alternative that creates remuneration per hour of work. The suggestion comes from a text prepared by the opposition. The objective is to increase flexibility for those who accumulate jobs. He compared it to the part-time model common in the United States.
The senator explained that the change does not make the traditional 5×2 matchday impossible. It creates a new type of contract. Workers could have a permanent job and another complementary job, for example. Viana argued that the proposal meets the reality of many Brazilians.
PEC processing in the Senate gains pace
The president of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, must define the rapporteur and the discussion calendar. Party leaders meet to coordinate progress. The PEC has already passed through the Chamber and is now awaiting formal submission. Viana demands balance in the transition to the end of the 6×1 scale.
He criticized decisions made without sufficiently listening to the sectors involved. The parliamentarian defended that Congress seek a balanced solution. States and municipalities need the conditions to implement changes without compromising service to the population.
The text approved by the Chamber provides for a reduction in weekly working hours to 40 hours. The current 6×1 scale allows six days of work for one day of rest in some services. Viana’s amendment focuses on preserving the operational capacity of critical areas.
Expected impacts for essential categories
Public safety and health professionals experience a high rate of stress and illness. 4×3 scale could reduce exhaustion over the years. States like Minas Gerais, where Viana is a senator, would have to adapt their staff. Other states in the federation face similar challenges.
The proposal gains strength at a time when the Senate resumes debates on labor rights. Parliamentarians are closely monitoring the economic and operational repercussions. The senator reinforced that the idea is not contrary to the general reduction of working hours, but to complement it for special cases.
Details of Carlos Viana’s proposal
The parliamentarian presented the suggestion directly to the press. He spoke to journalists in Brasília. The amendment will be formalized in the coming days. Viana actively participates in discussions about the working day PEC.
Other voices in the Senate defend longer adaptation deadlines. The debate must advance with audiences and contributions from representative entities. The focus remains on maintaining the quality of services provided to society.
