Labour Faces Pushback on Four-Day Workweek Proposal

The Labour government is navigating political challenges over the potential implementation of a four-day workweek for civil servants.

Labour's pensions minister, Emma Reynolds, dismissed the idea of a four-day workweek for civil servants, citing it as outdated.
The proposal, supported by the PCS Union, claims it could save the government over £21 million annually and reduce staff turnover.
Reynolds emphasized the need for flexibility but rejected a blanket four-day week, aligning with Labour's cautious approach under Keir Starmer.
Despite Labour's stance, councils have been given the freedom to implement four-day workweeks, contrasting with previous Conservative policies.
The debate highlights tensions between perceived public sector privileges and the economic rationale for reduced working hours.