Implement measures to support a 4-day work week

Closed 2,145 signatures

What the petition asks

We want the Government to:

- Reduce maximum work week from 48 to 32 hrs by 2030
- Include a right to request a 4-day week in flexible working guidance
- Create a £100m fund for private sector transition
- Fully fund a public sector pilot
- Create a Working Time Council for coordination

Global studies have shown a 4-day, 32-hour work week could benefit workers, employers, and the UK. It can boost wellbeing and productivity, could help reduce gender pay gaps, and could cut the country's carbon footprint by 127 million tonnes annually.

In the 2022 pilot with 61 companies and ~3,000 workers, nearly all are keeping reduced hours.

Opinion polls show the British public support a change on working hours, with a significant majority supporting the move to a 4-day week.

Timeline

23 Jun 2023	Petition opened for signatures
23 Dec 2023	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 2,145

Status Closed

Opened 23 Jun 2023

Closed 23 Dec 2023

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