Sanders Proposes 32-Hour Workweek Amid AI Productivity Gains

The bill aims to reduce the standard workweek without cutting pay, sparking debate over its potential impact on businesses and workers.

Sen. Bernie Sanders introduces the Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act, aiming to reduce the standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours without a pay cut.
The proposal sparks debate among lawmakers, with Republicans arguing it could harm small businesses and lead to job losses.
Sanders cites increased productivity due to AI and automation as justification for the shorter workweek, aiming to benefit the working class.
The bill faces opposition, with critics arguing it could lead to higher labor costs, inflation, and increased automation replacing jobs.
Supporters argue the move could improve work-life balance, reduce burnout, and make the U.S. workforce more competitive globally.