Overview
- The president laid out the approach at the opening of the Second National Conference of Work in São Paulo, a March 3–5 forum focused on decent work and social dialogue.
- He argued that a negotiated text is preferable to an open measure from Congress that could trigger appeals to the labor courts.
- Lula pledged an even-handed stance, saying the government will protect workers without damaging the Brazilian economy as it seeks a harmonized solution.
- He suggested creating sector-specific rules for working hours in parts of the economy.
- In the same speech, he linked recent economic gains to having “luck” and urged voters to favor candidates who, in his words, have that quality.