On Monday, a law came into effect in Greece that allows some companies to enforce a six-day workweek, contrary to the global trend towards shorter workweeks, aiming to support the aging workforce and uphold the Greek way of life.
Labor unions in Greece voiced opposition to the extended workweek, highlighting a fierce debate and protests when the bill was approved, raising concerns about working conditions and rights for employees amidst the longest average workweek in the EU.
The move in Greece to extend the workweek contrasts sharply with international trends; countries like the U.S., Britain, Iceland, and New Zealand have been exploring shorter workweeks, with proposals like a 32-hour standard week, partly in response to shifts caused by the pandemic.
The six-day workweek in Greece is presented by conservative lawmakers as a strategy to address the shortage of skilled labor in the country and the EU, positing it as a means to offer more resources to employers while providing additional income to workers.
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