There's a 32 hour work week act in the works. It makes overtime pay come into effect for any hours worked after 32 hours in a week. It's supposed to make the 5 day work week turn into a 4 day work week.
Supporters say it will increase take-home pay and improve worker conditions. Opponents say it'll cut workers hours and not increase workers pay.
I think it's a good idea and it'll help improve work conditions. But I don't think it'll increase pay. I think what will happen if the bill goes into effect is that most businesses won't increase pay. And workers will be more selective of where they'll work. Businesses who don't increase pay will suffer from lack of workers. And businesses who do will strive. In the end some businesses will increase pay to help attract workers. And some businesses will close and will cite the 32 hour work week bill as one of the main reasons for it's downfall. But I think the majority of jobs won't offer a living wage at four days a week, leaving many workers constantly job hopping to find a better opportunity and working two jobs.
Do you think the bill is a good idea? If you do support it, what do you think we can do as a subreddit to help get this bill passed ASAP?
More information about it can be found here: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/hr4728/summary