Bernie Sanders and Mark Takano renew push for a 32-hour workweek

Bernie Sanders and Mark Takano have reintroduced federal legislation to reduce the standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours by amending the Fair Labor Standards Act. The bills (S. 5384 and H.R. 10323) would establish a new baseline for full-time work in construction and other industries.

Washington — Legislation recently reintroduced in both the House and Senate would reduce the standard workweek to 32 hours. Sponsored by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA), the bills (S. 5384 and H.R. 10323) are aimed at amending the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 for…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.