PDT candidate Ciro Gomez said that if elected, he would propose a new labor code for Brazil to update the CLT (Consolidation of Labor Laws).

While participating in the ACSP (Commercial Association of São Paulo) debate cycle, Gomes emphasized that his government will be “committed to protecting labor and earnings, but with an eye to the systemic efficiency and productivity of the Brazilian economy.” . Information provided by Correio Braziliense.

PDT presidential candidate Ciro Gomez will propose updating labor laws in his future government – Photo: José Cruz/Agência Brasil/ND

According to the candidate, businessmen will be consulted on a proposal that will be in line with “best international practice.” Gomes once again promised a federal minimum income program that would pay a monthly aid of 1,000 reais to families with a per capita income of 417 reais or less per month.

Defender of the tax reform with the consolidation of six taxes into one, Ciro Gomez stressed that it will be a program “with a constitutional status and certain sources of funding.”