On July 11, 2017, the Brazilian Senate approved the Labor Reform
Bill, which is now before the president for signing. The Labor
Reform Bill is one of the current administration's main
projects to reignite the economy and make the country more
competitive. The law will take effect 120 days after the president
signs the law and it is published in the official gazette.
Brazil's economic and political crisis continues to linger
and the country might oust yet another president, so ordinarily
changes to improve the economy would be welcome and seen as a
political asset. However, the proposed change is not welcomed by
everyone. There has been fierce opposition to the Labor Reform Bill
from the Labor Party, unions and other pro-worker groups. The
groups claim that the Bill will reduce workers' rights and
benefits.
