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Reducing working hours as a key to redistributing wealth
"Between prosperity and social justice: How reducing working hours can lead the way to social-ecological transformation. Find out more now! #Reducing working hours #social justice #economic future"
Reducing working hours as a key to redistributing wealth
The debate about reducing working hours is becoming increasingly important in current discussions about good work. Trade unions have long been calling for a reduction in working hours with full wage compensation as a central element of labor policy struggles. This demand for 35, 32 or even 28 hour weeks not only aims to meet many people's wishes for more free time, but also addresses the relationship between paid and unpaid care work.
The discussion about reducing working hours also raises the question of the future economic system. Should the future be based on a continuation of the industrial and growth economy, or are we striving for a social-ecological transformation that consistently shapes economic structures based on ecological and social compatibility?
Behind the question of working hours lies the fundamental systemic conflict over the fair distribution of the wealth generated. Proponents of social-ecological transformation emphasize that a fair redistribution of wealth is essential. Examples such as the need for shorter working hours in industries with increasing automation and digitalization illustrate the importance of fair distribution.
The movement for shorter working hours has already achieved successes such as the introduction of reduced full-time work in some industries. Studies show that 81 percent of full-time employees have a positive attitude towards a four-day week with full salary compensation. This discussion highlights the increasing need of many people for more free time.
The conflict over reduced working hours could become a central area of negotiation for shaping the world of business and work in the future. It remains to be seen how the discussion about the redistribution of work and wealth will develop in order to find the balance between prosperity and social justice.