In November 2019 shadow chancellor John McDonnell stated that the Labour party would introduce a 32-hour work week policy if they gained the majority in the General Election. Workers in the UK would be classified as working “full-time” if they worked 32 hours. The policy would also apply to government workers including those in the NHS. Opponents of the plan, including the Conservative Party, argue that the plan would increase staff costs at the NHS by £6.1bn a year.
@93TF72Q1yr1Y
That’s up too workers and employers
@8X5WWH22yrs2Y
Yes, but only if it drives up productivity, economic growth and population wellbeing
@8W76DLC2yrs2Y
Yes, if solid evidence comes out that we won't plunge into economic crisis following the change.
@8VMVB5G2yrs2Y
The government should not interfere with the issue
@AKJ1991Independent2yrs2Y
Yes, but only if employees' pay is modified to make sure they don't lose any income.
@8S68WSC2yrs2Y
No, and the work week should be at 50 hours.
@8RNNBRQ3yrs3Y
No, each work day should be 7-10 hours in jobs like retail, manufacturing etc.
@8QWCDJQ3yrs3Y
No, and raise the work week to 48 hours.
@8KKR92M3yrs3Y
Only based on the worker´s productivity (some people do in 5 hours the same as others in 15).
@heckinglunn1yr1Y
Yes, but the businesses should make the decision to transition.
@ThomasJ2492yrs2Y
@7YN8S662yrs2Y
Only if they work part time.
Deleted2yrs2Y
If that's what the employer wants to do.
