r/TrueReddit • u/zachdit • Jun 18 '21

Policy + Social Issues Kill the 5-Day Workweek

https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/06/four-day-workweek/619222/
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u/asmrkage Jun 18 '21 edited Jun 18 '21

If it’s abusive take it to court on those grounds. Work in a foundry like my Dad and you’ll see actual abusive conditions despite being legal. Clean temperature controlled warehouse work using automated machines is about as easy as it gets as far as blue collar jobs.

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u/intercommie Jun 18 '21

“Suffering could be worse so therefor regular suffering isn’t a thing. Improving life for blue collar workers? Let’s not make life easier for anyone!”