Germany: towards 32 hour week - "It represents a fairer distribution of the wealth created by productivity gains in the industry created by the workers" - eviltoast
Working towards a four-day week for steel industry
www.industriall-union.org
An 8.5 per cent wage increase and a reduction in working hours from 35 hours to 32 hours per week with full wage compensation are part of IndustriALL affiliate IG Metall’s, collective bargaining package.

“For far too long, the lion’s share of the benefits from our increased efficiency has gone to the top, sidelining those who are at the very heart of this production. It’s time to level the playing field, ensuring that our workers directly benefit from these advancements by offering them improved working conditions and an enhanced quality of life.”

  • integer@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
    2·
    1 year ago

    While the 4 day week is undeniably great for employees, I do wonder how it can be translated into some businesses or industries.

    Restaurants for example who have mostly part time staff - do they just suddenly get paid more?

    Or self employed professionals …

    • makyo@lemmy.worldEnglish
      22·
      1 year ago

      I’m no expert but I get a sense that Germany still revolves very much around their auto industry. So if you work in that world everything is tailor made for your situation, if not, well easiest would be to get an expert that can navigate the exceptions.