Labour rebels push for four-day week in employment rights drive
Briefly

A faction of Labour MPs is advocating for Angela Rayner to adopt a four-day workweek in her employment rights bill, which currently focuses on flexible working hours but does not reduce weekly hours. Campaigners praise the bill for improving worker flexibility and protections. Critics, however, argue it falls short of necessary reforms, emphasizing the importance of reducing hours to achieve a better work-life balance. The 4 Day Week Foundation supports the transition to a 32-hour workweek for workers amid this ongoing debate within the Labour party.
The rebel group within the Labour party argues that the current employment rights bill proposed by Angela Rayner does not go far enough in addressing the need for a four-day workweek without pay reduction.
A group of Labour rebels, including former shadow ministers, is urging Angela Rayner to seriously consider implementing a four-day working week as a way to enhance worker rights.
Campaigners advocating for flexible working conditions have praised Rayner's bill, emphasizing that it significantly improves access to flexible hours and strengthens employment protections.
The 4 Day Week Foundation insists that transitioning to a 32-hour workweek is essential for achieving a better work-life balance for workers across the economy.
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