WASHINGTON (KNX) — U.S. Rep. Mark Takano (D.-Riverside) has introduced a bill on Capitol Hill aiming to shorten the work week from five days to four.
The 32-Hour Workweek Act has received support from the nearly 100-member Congressional Progressive Caucus, Takano said in a statement. He described the bill as a move “toward a modern-day business model that prioritizes productivity, fair play, and an improved quality of life for workers across the country.”
“After a nearly two-year-long pandemic that forced millions of people to explore remote work options, it’s safe to say that we can’t — and shouldn’t — simply go back to normal, because normal wasn’t working.”
Takano first introduced the measure in July 2021, and in addition to receiving the stamp of approval from congressional progressives, has also received support from several labor unions, including AFL-CIO, SEIU, and UFCW.
Takano said the bill would not eliminate or outlaw 40-hour work weeks, but would require employers to offer employees overtime pay after 32 hours logged.
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