Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro criticized businessman Vorcaro and the postponement of the "6x1 Scale" PEC during a broadcast on Saturday.
The dispute highlights internal tensions within Brazil's right-wing coalition regarding labor reforms and the strategic timing of legislative changes. As the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reaches four years of management [1], the debate over working hours has become a focal point for political maneuvering.
Speaking on the "Linha de Frente" program broadcast by Jovem Pan News, Bolsonaro said the delay of the proposed constitutional amendment, known as the PEC "Escala 6×1" [2]. The measure, which seeks to alter the traditional six-days-of-work and one-day-off schedule, is currently being postponed [1].
Bolsonaro said the delay could be detrimental to the right. He specifically targeted Vorcaro, saying the businessman is acting against the interests of his political group [3]. The senator's remarks suggest a rift between the political wing of the right and the business interests that often support them, creating a friction point in their legislative strategy.
While the specific date for the return of the PEC to the floor remains unconfirmed, the tension surrounding the issue reflects a broader struggle to balance worker demands with employer costs. Bolsonaro's public critique signals a willingness to confront allies if their actions are perceived as undermining the movement's political standing [3].
“The delay of the PEC "Escala 6×1" could be detrimental to the right.”
This conflict illustrates the precarious balance between the Brazilian right's populist appeal to workers and its traditional ties to the business elite. By criticizing the delay of the labor reform, Flávio Bolsonaro is attempting to position himself as a defender of the working class to avoid political losses, even at the risk of alienating powerful corporate donors like Vorcaro.
