Bernie Sanders steps in to prevent fist fight during heated war of words at US Senate hearing

Millennials Want a 4-Day Workweek, Poll Indicates

Millennials Want a 4-Day Workweek, , Poll Indicates. Redfield and Wilton Strategies recently conducted a poll for 'Newsweek' to find out how Americans feel about the idea of moving toward a four-day workweek. 4,000 U.S. voters were surveyed between April 6 and 7. 63% were in favor of a four-day workweek. 46% think the model makes employees more productive. Out of all age groups surveyed, millennials accounted for 74% of those who want to work less hours. Of that 74%, 44% "were strongly in favor of a shorter working week," 'Newsweek' reports. 50% of people born in 1964 and before supported a four-day workweek. The results come as more companies are adopting shorter workweeks, and politicians are pushing to advance the trend in Congress. The results come as more companies are adopting shorter workweeks, and politicians are pushing to advance the trend in Congress. The sad reality is, Americans now work more hours than the people of most other wealthy nations, Bernie Sanders, via March 2024 health committee hearing. Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, called a 5-day, 40-hour workweek outdated. The five-day workweek was created in a different time. It served its purpose, but today's world is more fast-paced and technology-driven than our workplace predecessors could have imagined, Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, via 'Newsweek'. Since implementing a four-day workweek, our results have been incredible. , Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, via 'Newsweek'. We've found our employees are more productive, report better work-life balance, and experience less burnout. Incredibly, our turnover rate has been cut nearly in half, Lisa Countryman-Quiroz, CEO of non-profit JVS, via 'Newsweek'

Bernie Sanders Pushes Bill to Adopt 4-Day Workweek

Bernie Sanders Pushes Bill , to Adopt 4-Day Workweek. The senator introduced the "Thirty-Two Hour Work Week Act" on March 14, NBC News reports. The bill would change the standard workweek in America from 40 to 32 hours without losing pay. The number of hours needed to attain overtime pay would also be reduced. Time-and-a-half pay would be required for any workday lasting longer than 8 hours. If a workday exceeds 12 hours, an employee would receive double pay. The plan would go into effect over the course of four years, NBC News reports. . Moving to a 32-hour workweek with no loss of pay is not a radical idea, Sen. Bernie Sanders, via statement. Today, American workers are over 400 percent more productive than they were in the 1940s. , Sen. Bernie Sanders, via statement. And yet, millions of Americans are working longer hours for lower wages than they were decades ago. That has got to change, Sen. Bernie Sanders, via statement. Sanders went on to talk about AI's place in the workforce. The financial gains from the major advancements in artificial intelligence, automation and new technology must benefit the working class, not just corporate CEOs and wealthy stockholders on Wall Street, Sen. Bernie Sanders, via statement. It is time to reduce the stress level in our country and allow Americans to enjoy a better quality of life. , Sen. Bernie Sanders, via statement. It is time for a 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay. I look forward to the discussion this week, Sen. Bernie Sanders, via statement