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by sattoshi 971 days ago
What will it take to kill the 5-day week next?
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I noticed some of the union strikes are asking for a 4 day work week. I hope this can start to change the cultural mindset on this issue. Once almost everyone knows someone working 32 hours a week, people will start to question their assumptions about the 40 hour work week and will want 32 hours for themselves as well.
I think the UAW is pushing for it. Like the 40 hour work week i expect unions to be the ones leading the way on it.
Every worker saying "Friday is off".
My company dropped down to a 4-day week with everyone getting to choose their day off - I went for Wednesday because it gives a nice mid-week break. And Monday and Friday are great for focussed work because the majority of people picked those two days.
What's the company?
Giant Swarm, we've published a few blog articles on the decision (such as this one https://www.giantswarm.io/blog/nouveau-travail-project-32) if you're interested.
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