Bosses Are Wasting Our Time
In a society where a third of workers think their job is meaningless, an alternative to constant toiling in unproductive work is urgently needed: it’s time to demand a four-day week.
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Jack Kellam is a researcher at the think tank Autonomy.
In a society where a third of workers think their job is meaningless, an alternative to constant toiling in unproductive work is urgently needed: it’s time to demand a four-day week.
The biggest-ever pilot of the four-day week proves that cutting working hours with no loss of pay makes us happier, healthier and more productive. Now it’s time for the trade union movement to fight for a shorter working week for all.
Insecurity is no longer confined the gig economy. In sector after sector, practices associated with companies like Uber are becoming the norm – and workers are the ones losing out.