Democrats cite AI gains and automation in Senate bill calling for 32-hour workweek
Publishing timestamp: 2024-03-14 16:32:07
Summary
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Senate Democrats are calling for a bill to mandate a 32-hour workweek, citing advances in AI and automation. The bill would lower maximum hours for overtime compensation and protect workers from salary cuts. Experts are divided on whether a shorter workweek would increase overall productivity. Republicans argue that the mandate would harm small businesses and industries like retail. Witnesses at a hearing presented conflicting views on the potential impact of a shorter workweek.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/14/ai-and-automation-justify-shorter-work-week-democrats-argue.html