Millions of Americans' Work Hours Would Change Under New Plan

Senator Bernie Sanders gave the push for a four-day workweek a major victory.

Senator Bernie Sanders is introducing legislation that would change working hours for millions of Americans.Sanders, an independent senator representing Vermont, announced he plans to file a bill that would establish the 32-hour workweek as standard across the United States, while mandating that workers do not lose pay.

Support for four-day workweeks has grown in the U.S. in recent years, which have seen workers advocate for more flexibility in their jobs.A March 2023 poll conducted by Redfield & Wilton Strategies on behalf of Newsweek found that 71 percent of Americans support the idea of a four-day workweek, while only 4 percent oppose it. That survey was conducted with a sample of 1,500 adults on March 7 and March 8 of last year.

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