An Argument for a 32 hour week

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An Argument for a 32 hour week

04-07-2024, 08:56 PM

News & Commentary: April 7, 2024 ✦ OnLabor

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32-hour workweek has the potential to unite the working class; large unions grew their membership in 2023; fast-food is turning into higher-skilled work.
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07-19-2024, 10:56 PM

Interesting. 32 hour work weeks? Sounds like Local 89 with 5 hour work days with full time pension and benefits. Americans have the highest work week compared to Europe's (France 35, Germany 36 for examples).
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Tony R Cochran commented

07-20-2024, 04:32 AM

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Yes, after living in both Europe and the US for decades, I can say that overwork, along with the differences in accessing high quality healthcare, is a major reason US Americans live shorter and less healthy lives.

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BBeatle commented

07-20-2024, 10:51 AM

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With lob loss from automation it might be hard to get 32 hrs.

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TheMilitantTeamster commented

07-20-2024, 06:42 PM

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It’s hard to get FT at UPS took 12 years

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Mr. Teamster commented

07-20-2024, 06:52 PM

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That was a good one Dana

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Mr. Teamster commented

07-20-2024, 06:53 PM

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Tony, why did you leave Europe?

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