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Should we have a 32-hour workweek?

Mar 21, 2024
25:50
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Exploring the proposed 32-hour workweek bill by Sanders and Takano, exempt occupations, and UAW strikes. The 'Under the Radar' and 'Have a nice day' stories. Limited series following undecided voters for the 2024 election. Policy debates on workweek changes, overtime pay, and economic implications. Discussing government involvement, taxation, income inequality, and the Laffer Curve.
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Quick takeaways

  • The proposed 32-hour workweek bill aims to reduce the standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours, with exemptions for certain occupations like computer professionals and farmworkers.
  • Debate surrounds the 32-hour workweek's feasibility, with supporters highlighting potential productivity and morale benefits, while critics raise concerns about cost implications and work coverage.

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Bernie Sanders and Mark Ticano propose a 32-hour work week with no loss of pay

Senator Bernie Sanders and California Senator Mark Ticano introduced a bill to federally mandate a 32-hour work week without a reduction in pay. The 32-hour work week act aims to reduce the standard work week from 40 hours to 32, advocating for overtime pay for hours exceeding eight hours. Ticano credits technological advancements for increasing efficiency, allowing for less work time to maintain productivity.

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