Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act Legislation by Sen. Sanders Analyzed
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Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2026
Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2026
2026-09-21
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act, originally introduced by Sen. Bernard Sanders, I-Vermont, on September 14, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This proposed legislation seeks to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act by reducing the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours, aiming to promote work-life balance and improve employee well-being.
Supporters of the bill argue that a shorter workweek could lead to increased productivity a . . .
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act, originally introduced by Sen. Bernard Sanders, I-Vermont, on September 14, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This proposed legislation seeks to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act by reducing the standard workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours, aiming to promote work-life balance and improve employee well-being.
Supporters of the bill argue that a shorter workweek could lead to increased productivity a . . .
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TARGETED NEWS SERVICE (founded 2004) features non-partisan 'edited journalism' news briefs and information for news organizations, public policy groups and other organizations. For more information contact MYRON STRUCK, editor, editor@targetednews.com, Springfield, Virginia; 703/304-1897; https://targetednews.com