Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?
Countries including Ireland, Scotland, Japan, and Sweden are experimenting with a four-day workweek, which requires employers to provide overtime pay to employees working more than 32 hours per week.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Yes
@9GYK533Republican5mos5MO
A 4 day workweek would give us one more day of rest which could help our education be better prepared and give our government more time to plan and succeed in their jobs.
@9FLXWW57mos7MO
4 days is a good amount of work for a sustainable lifestyle people need breaks and all working all week just to get by is absurd
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
No
@9GYK533Republican5mos5MO
It is better that we have a 5 day or possibly more workweek so we can increase the nations overall budget and increase our salaries.
@9GX5RG85mos5MO
With a Four-Day WorkWeek, Workers/Students would have more time for themselves and to let the skills they have developed or learned to settle in throughout the week and for there to be a rested calm mind that is ready for more and not burnt out.
@9FLXWW57mos7MO
people need breaks 3 days off is nothing for some, people have hobbies,loved ones, etc. they shouldnt have to work 5 days a week to enjoy it
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
@97QZSNY1yr1Y
Companies should decide for themselves
@9HKRSQP 4mos4MO
No, students and adults need to stop being so lazy and work. 5 days is the sufficient amount of work time.
@9CHNXGW10mos10MO
Deleted10mos10MO
Yes, and transition to a four-day, 32-hour work week with no reduction in wages or benefits
@959JR6Z2yrs2Y
Deleted10mos10MO
Yes, and establish a four-day, 32-hour work week with no reduction in wages or benefits
@Brandonnoe84Libertarian2yrs2Y
This should be left up to the company and worker to discuss in interviews prior to being hired.
@8XBRLD92yrs2Y
@99BSF2BRepublican1yr1Y
Companies should decide this for themselves
@97MZT331yr1Y
Yes, but it should be optional
@8Z3ZYZS2yrs2Y
@8YTSV242yrs2Y
Leave it up to the business
@922H2JF2yrs2Y
Yes, I believe that this would be the best for workers mental and physical health
@96Z49M51yr1Y
@933BQS3Independent2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if the 4 days are 10 hours each so the 40 hour week is kept
@929DS5L2yrs2Y
it should depend on the employer/company
@8ZYNSRM2yrs2Y
It depends on the Industry
@9CFFJ4C10mos10MO
Yes, but it should not be compulsory yet.
@9BWMNGVLibertarian12mos12MO
No, but the concept of a "work week" should be up to each business.
Yes, but a 4 hour workday would be better.
@95GJB3MLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, Work Weeks are up to the individual and company they work with or for.
@9F8QS8H8mos8MO
No, sufficient work could not be completed in just 4 days
@VulcanMan6 8mos8MO
Every test and study done on the subject has proven otherwise...
@9CJ6CB67mos7MO
I’m fact, it gives them more free time to pursue other things, even if it was a deficit on productivity, it’s more humane and good than keeping the 5-day work week. The least we can do is treat the workers, the vast majority of people, with kind policy and afford them freedom. America should be tired of being overworked by now, it’s gotta stop.
I do not believe the government should interfere with how a business functions (because that could totally mess their flow up), but from a nonpolitical standpoint, I will recommend a Weekend Wednesday, in return that Saturday is a workday. I won't try to push it for everyone, but for those that are considering, here's how your energy will typically deplete as you go through your typical 5-day work week.
Normal version: 100-80-60-40-20-0-100*-100
WW version: 100-80-60**-100-80-60-40-100
*There's worry about the following week
**Typically fast-paced since everyone else is at work, therefore, you are able to do more fun things.
Yes, this is 100% taken from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALaTm6VzTBw
@8YYWPNN2yrs2Y
@8XXXPMM2yrs2Y
@9LQS9CV 3 days3D
This should be at the discretion of individual companies, but as it stands this seems like an issue for salaried employees. Hourly employees are struggling even at 40 hour work weeks.
@9LL8W43Republican1wk1W
I believe it depends on the companies. In some sectors, four-day workweeks can be required due to the limited work compared to research sectors, engineering sectors, etc. that require even more than five-day work weeks, which cannot be shorter for the greater good.
@9LL3HNL1wk1W
No, institute sectoral or nationwide union bargaining so each sector can negotiate freely about working time with employers.
@9LJ2D4S2wks2W
Yes, the United States should transition to a four-day work week. Working all week with little time to rest can affect our personal life and health.
@9LFX7DHWomen’s Equality 2wks2W
For work, that depends on the Job and the person working the Job. If overtime pay would be included than possibly but if not than that wouldn't help working parents, working veterans, etc.
@9BC59TL 3wks3W
No for some businesses it might boost productivity but others it won't even if it does boost productivity in all businesses are main focus should be on giving more income through government distribution to employees and this will boost productivity more than a 4-day work week would cause evidence show when people have more income they work harder.
@9L9GX6QLibertarian3wks3W
The government should not tamper with the free market, let businesses and individuals determine their own practices
@9L7R77L 4wks4W
Only for certain industries that can afford a four-day workweek cycle. Other industries, like the financial services industry and manufacturing industry, can not support this innovative idea.
@9L7Q9V34wks4W
Yes, but over a set transition period. Eventually, overtime pay should be required for work beyond four days a week
@jcer8926 4wks4W
Government shouldn't be involved. Each business should decide for themselves how best to structure employment.
@9L7GJ6C4wks4W
It would depend on the worker and the pay they will receive. No if they have low income. Yes if they have high income.
@37XV947Libertarian 1mo1MO
No, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate
@9L4Z23BIndependent 1mo1MO
No, it should not be mandated. Companies should decide how many days a workweek should be, as long as hours overtime is paid for hours worked over 75 hours in a two week period
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