"Debate Over Bernie Sanders' 32-Hour Workweek Proposal"
Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced a bill to reduce the standard workweek in the U.S. from 40 hours to 32 hours, arguing that technological advancements allow for more time off without cutting pay and benefits. Critics fear the proposal could harm productivity and small businesses. While some studies show positive effects of a shorter workweek on employee well-being and revenue, opposition from Republicans and potentially some Democrats makes it unlikely for the bill to pass in the Senate. The 40-hour workweek standard was established in 1938 with the Fair Labor Standards Act, following a long history of labor-union efforts to limit working hours.
