• Neuromancer@lemm.ee
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    7 months ago

    I am not sure how you got murdering people from what I said.

    I don’t want a law pushing four day work weeks. Doesn’t interest me. I’m fine with each company picking the schedule they want to offer.

    • xantoxis@lemmy.world
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      7 months ago

      OK. And what I’m telling you is that without a law, it won’t happen.

      How did I get from here to there? The 5-day work week literally saved lives. Saved peoples’ bodies. Extended lifespans. Gave children back their parents. I don’t think a single labor regulation has ever protected workers as much as the 5-day week.

      The 4-day week would take it further. It’s worth doing, and it will not happen if we let every corporation decide for themselves.

      • jeffw@lemmy.worldOP
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        7 months ago

        Just playing devil’s advocate here, but doesn’t the article prove that it has happened?

        And now, being a bit more genuine, I think it’s tricky with places where people aren’t salaried. Like people who make most of their money through commissions and bonuses based on sales targets (car salespeople, etc). Also caregiving, where margins are slim because of shitty insurance reimbursements and caregivers get paid based on hourly work