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NEWS ABOUT: five day workweek

five day workweek stories: 2 news summaries

 It's Official: 
 The 4-Day Week Works 

Utah shows economic, environmental, and health benefits from new scheme

Aug 25, 09 1:32 PM CDT
(Newser) - A year ago, Utah’s governor instituted a 4-day, 10-hour-a-day workweek for some 17,000 state employees—and the results so far show big benefits, GOOD reports:
  • Closed offices on Fridays have cut energy use by 13% and reduced the state’s carbon footprint by some 6,000 metric
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commute • Utah • weekend • five day workweek • four-day week

Dems Join GOP in Wishing for Long Weekends

Five-day slate leaves little time to spend in district, on campaign

Oct 11, 07 1:39 PM CDT
(Newser) - After Republicans were mocked for complaining about the five-day workweek instituted in the House, some Democrats now say they wouldn't mind a long weekend, either. New members in particular find it tough to stay in touch with constituents with little time at home, Politico reports. "Next year, members will... More »

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Congress • House of Representatives • Steny H. Hoyer • five day workweek

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