Redistribution of working time

Two influential reports for the Alex Ferry Foundation

These IER reports, written by Professor Phil Taylor of the University of Strathclyde and commissioned by the Alex Ferry Foundation, analyse the terrain, and explore the tested arguments for a reduction of working time with no loss of pay. The contents will be fascinating and informative for union negotiators, company managers and policymakers alike.

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What are the media saying?

Northern Echo: Research suggests growing support for 4-day working week: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/23040744.research-suggests-growing-support-4-day-working-week/

Wales Online: Most workers want four day week for same pay: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/most-workers-want-four-day-25239143

Morning Star:  Most workers want shorter working week, survey finds: https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/b/most-workers-want-shorter-working-week-finds-survey

Hull Daily Mail: Most workers want four day week for same pay:  https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/most-workers-want-four-day-7692899

Radio News Hub: Research suggests growing support for 4-day working week:  https://www.radionewshub.com/articles/business/Research-suggests-growing-support-for-four-day-working-week

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