The end of 6×1 scale: Understanding the problem that went viral on networks and gained popular support

A Constitutional Amendment Proposal (PEC) has been circulating on social media lately. Calling for an end to the 6×1 operating scaleThe employee is given only one day off per week. The proposal was introduced in the House of Representatives by MP Érica Hilton (PSOL-SP).

Discussion over the proposal led to the topic trending on X (formerly Twitter); several people supported the project or shared opinions about the standard two-day no-rest study routine.

“When I was working on a 6×1 scale, I would do one of these once a week. I thought, ‘This week I’m going to rest, next week I’ll clean the house, next week I’ll do this.’ See my family, next week I’m meeting a friend,” one user wrote.

so far The hashtag “end of 6×1 scale” has more than 250 thousand mentions on the network.

The impact on social media was also effective. That’s because the online petition advocating the proposal has already received 1.3 million signatures.

Understand the project calling for an end to 6×1 scale

The text of the proposal was submitted by MP Erica Hilton and formulated by the social movement Vida Além do Trabalho (VAT), led by council member Rick Azevedo (PSOL).

PEC’s intention Amending the article of the Constitution that limits workload to eight hours a day and 44 hours a weekIn addition to amendments to the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT), which currently sets a minimum daily rest period for workers.

With the project, alternatives that will provide 4-day working opportunities, including 4×3 scale, will be added.

Érica Hilton states on social media that the 6×1 scale is inhumane. “This takes away workers’ rights to spend time with their families, care for themselves, have fun, look for other employment, and even qualify for a better job.”

The project will need at least 171 signatures of MPs to reach the Senate and Assembly. According to PSOL, almost 100 measures have been taken so far.