New bill pushes for shorter 32-hour workweek across the country with no loss in pay for workers
The bill is being introduced by three democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Bernie Sanders.
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A new bill is set to be introduced to the U.S. Senate today that would establish a 32-hour work week across the country with no loss in pay. It's being introduced by three democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Sanders stated in a press release, “Today, American workers are over 400% more productive than they were in the 1940s. And yet, millions of Americans are working longer hours for lower wages than they were decades ago. That has got to change.”
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In a study of companies with four-day work weeks, Forbes reported a 35% revenue increase year over year and 57% fewer staff left during the experiment.
Opponents of the four-day workweek say it would increase scheduling challenges and add stress on higher-level employees.
