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Money Talks: It’s Time to Work Less
Slate Money
Challenges of Modern Labor and Workaholism
This chapter examines the complexities of modern labor, highlighting the negative effects of poor job conditions and algorithmic scheduling on workers' lives, particularly in the U.S. It discusses the toxic culture of overwork and its impact on health, particularly among women, while emphasizing the potential for positive change through worker solidarity and progressive reforms. Additionally, the chapter introduces insights from successful shorter work hour trials in Iceland, advocating for a reevaluation of work structures to improve employee well-being and productivity.
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