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The Australian Council of Commerce Unions (ACTU) is backing a trial for a four-day work week with full pay, declaring the coverage a winner for workers and the economic system.
Talking on the Nationwide Press Membership in Canberra, ACTU president Michele O’Neil described the push as a “nice thought” that may convey stability again to the lives of staff struggling to modify off, whereas boosting productiveness and worker retention.
“Eight hours’ relaxation, eight hours’ work, eight hours’ play was there for a very good cause, however … we’ve got moved away from that, and we see extraordinary excessive ranges of individuals working lengthy hours that they don’t seem to be at all times paid for ,” she stated.
“We should always, in a rustic like this one, be capable to have one other take a look at this and say how will we get it proper.”
Ms O’Neil pointed to the outcomes from related trials elsewhere on the planet which yielded promising outcomes.
“I am not saying we all know easy methods to do it, or this could all occur in a single day, however I actually welcome the concept (of) extra trials,” she stated.
“Work is vital, however so is the remainder of your life.”
Oxfam Australia lately introduced a six-month trial of a four-day week for everlasting full-time workers.
And a Senate work and care committee report launched earlier this month supported the measure as a technique to increase the standard of life for individuals.
The Labor and Greens led inquiry really useful the federal authorities launch a trial the place worker hours are decreased to 80 p.c, whereas sustaining full pay and productiveness.
-AAP
