# A national four-day work week: 20 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence The strongest public case in favor of A national four-day work week. Authors: ronalddsoftdoes HTML: https://moyomap.com/maps/national-four-day-work Markdown: https://moyomap.com/maps/national-four-day-work.md License: HTML and markdown are for reading and citation. Bulk copying and AI training need a written license. See /terms and /developers#maps-data. Cite a claim as: MoyoMap, "A national four-day work week: 20 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence", claim {id}, https://moyomap.com/maps/national-four-day-work.md#{id}. “Moyo, a product of SenTeGuard Inc.” ### A coalition including the AFL-CIO, SEIU, UAW, National Employment Law Project, and National Nurses United sup… Id: claim_04105c94e747b96cfb99c544 Parent: topic_F8e8zPfnZVUcny8MFIxl Depth: 1 A coalition including the AFL-CIO, SEIU, UAW, National Employment Law Project, and National Nurses United supports the national four-day work week initiative. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### The UK 4-Day Week pilot, coordinated by Autonomy, the University of Cambridge, and Boston College, involved 6… Id: claim_193f2d0de73cb68504671ef9 Parent: topic_F8e8zPfnZVUcny8MFIxl Depth: 1 The UK 4-Day Week pilot, coordinated by Autonomy, the University of Cambridge, and Boston College, involved 61 companies and approximately 2,900 employees over a six-month period. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### U.S. Id: claim_229e6108d2a45c3f0ad55a12 Parent: topic_F8e8zPfnZVUcny8MFIxl Depth: 1 U.S. Representative Mark Takano is the chief sponsor of the Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act (H.R. 1332) in the U.S. House of Representatives. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### The legislative proposal for a national four-day work week seeks to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 193… Id: claim_915a11dcd70a8f7cdd8cada9 Parent: topic_F8e8zPfnZVUcny8MFIxl Depth: 1 The legislative proposal for a national four-day work week seeks to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to lower the standard workweek threshold from 40 hours to 32 hours. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Icelandic public sector trials conducted between 2015 and 2019 involved 2,500 workers across various sectors,… Id: claim_bf8905f76f96c42d80087854 Parent: topic_F8e8zPfnZVUcny8MFIxl Depth: 1 Icelandic public sector trials conducted between 2015 and 2019 involved 2,500 workers across various sectors, including preschools and hospitals, and reduced work hours to 35–36 per week without pay cuts. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Rep. Id: claim_030b70d7c9b5521a5254e48e Parent: claim_229e6108d2a45c3f0ad55a12 Depth: 2 Rep. Takano's federal campaigns have received financial support from organized labor, public sector union PACs, and education committees. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Research by Juliet Schor and environmental economists suggests that reduced workweeks correlate with fewer ve… Id: claim_3b2febdeab4c7155cd1e026d Parent: claim_bf8905f76f96c42d80087854 Depth: 2 Research by Juliet Schor and environmental economists suggests that reduced workweeks correlate with fewer vehicle miles traveled, decreased peak-hour commuting emissions, and reduced building power loads. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### During the UK pilot, participating companies saw an average revenue increase of 1.4% during the trial period… Id: claim_465c38285c6d90e79c9e1544 Parent: claim_193f2d0de73cb68504671ef9 Depth: 2 During the UK pilot, participating companies saw an average revenue increase of 1.4% during the trial period and a 35% increase compared to historical periods from preceding years. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### UK pilot data indicated that 71% of workers reported reduced burnout, 39% felt less stressed, sick days decli… Id: claim_4eb7d41a76bf22e44aafc306 Parent: claim_193f2d0de73cb68504671ef9 Depth: 2 UK pilot data indicated that 71% of workers reported reduced burnout, 39% felt less stressed, sick days declined by 65%, and employee departures fell by 57%. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Multinational studies coordinated by Dr. Id: claim_61a14a356f87cf520a61ea7c Parent: claim_bf8905f76f96c42d80087854 Depth: 2 Multinational studies coordinated by Dr. Juliet Schor across the US, Ireland, and other countries found consistent reductions in employee sleep disturbances and preserved firm output. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Following the Icelandic trials, union bargaining resulted in 86% of Iceland's total workforce gaining contrac… Id: claim_634de6b63389500ed88fcfc8 Parent: claim_bf8905f76f96c42d80087854 Depth: 2 Following the Icelandic trials, union bargaining resulted in 86% of Iceland's total workforce gaining contracts for reduced working hours, as service provision remained stable or improved within neutral budgets. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Proponents argue that American worker productivity has increased by over 400% since 1940, while real wages ha… Id: claim_6e1512696094c7d6b2886d43 Parent: claim_915a11dcd70a8f7cdd8cada9 Depth: 2 Proponents argue that American worker productivity has increased by over 400% since 1940, while real wages have stagnated. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Advocates frame a reduced workweek as a strategy to mitigate the impact of AI and robotics on mass labor disp… Id: claim_77f73a26b55e433bab0cbfa0 Parent: claim_915a11dcd70a8f7cdd8cada9 Depth: 2 Advocates frame a reduced workweek as a strategy to mitigate the impact of AI and robotics on mass labor displacement. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Business lobbies like the U.S. Id: claim_7a99fbd0c4a074834ffcfb7d Parent: claim_04105c94e747b96cfb99c544 Depth: 2 Business lobbies like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and SHRM argue that a 32-hour mandate causes labor cost inflation, while advocates argue that reduced turnover offsets these costs. Labels: Contested, Low #### Following the UK pilot, 92% of participating companies (56 out of 61) chose to continue the four-day work wee… Id: claim_8f4f0c425f1ec8f79a15edad Parent: claim_193f2d0de73cb68504671ef9 Depth: 2 Following the UK pilot, 92% of participating companies (56 out of 61) chose to continue the four-day work week schedule, with 18 companies making the change permanent immediately. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the Senate companion bill, S. Id: claim_9009c5bec43bfedfa0d1e4a4 Parent: claim_229e6108d2a45c3f0ad55a12 Depth: 2 Senator Bernie Sanders introduced the Senate companion bill, S. 3947, which is cosponsored by Senator Laphonza Butler. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### The '100-80-100' benchmark advocates for 100% pay for 80% of working time, provided 100% of productive output… Id: claim_9ae1ed473112ed3df6b33621 Parent: claim_915a11dcd70a8f7cdd8cada9 Depth: 2 The '100-80-100' benchmark advocates for 100% pay for 80% of working time, provided 100% of productive output is maintained. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Senator Bernie Sanders' campaigns are primarily funded by small-dollar individual donors and endorsements fro… Id: claim_b4a9d93678ce2a1521ce74f4 Parent: claim_229e6108d2a45c3f0ad55a12 Depth: 2 Senator Bernie Sanders' campaigns are primarily funded by small-dollar individual donors and endorsements from progressive and industrial union PACs. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Advocacy organizations 4 Day Week Global and WorkFour provide operational trial data and private sector testi… Id: claim_dd38412f9bd97550413c496b Parent: claim_04105c94e747b96cfb99c544 Depth: 2 Advocacy organizations 4 Day Week Global and WorkFour provide operational trial data and private sector testimony to support legislative efforts. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### UAW President Shawn Fain has identified the 32-hour workweek as a key bargaining goal, citing the negative he… Id: claim_f9eb84139e948771fe91dab8 Parent: claim_04105c94e747b96cfb99c544 Depth: 2 UAW President Shawn Fain has identified the 32-hour workweek as a key bargaining goal, citing the negative health impacts of excessive work hours. Labels: Source-linked, Low