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Is a 32-hour work week in WA's future? Lawmakers say it would boost productivity

Should Washington shave eight hours off the standard 40-hour work week? Some state lawmakers think so. Under House Bill 2611 by state Rep. Shaun Scott, a Seattle Democrat, employers would have to ...
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Bernie Sanders calls for four-day, 32-hour work week in US – here’s how it would work

I’m like to cringe in horror if I – from the comfort of my living room, with its log-fed fire and close proximity to a coffee pot – look back at generations past and the sort of work conditions they ...
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Progressive congressional staffers roasted over ‘tone deaf’ demand for 32-hour work week

No wonder Congress is known for its productivity. Liberal staffers are demanding Congress establish a rotating 32-hour workweek that goes into effect when lawmakers work from their districts, drawing ...
The Olympian

Is a 32-hour work week in WA’s future? Lawmakers say it would boost productivity

Led by Rep. Shaun Scott, lawmakers introduced HB 2611 to trigger overtime after 32 hours. Supporters cite San Juan County trial: higher job applicants, better work-life balance. Business groups warn ...