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Do you support a 32-hour work week?

In November 2019 shadow chancellor John McDonnell stated that the Labour party would introduce a 32-hour work week policy if they gained the majority in the General Election. Workers in the UK would be classified as working “full-time” if they worked 32 hours. The policy would also apply to government workers including those in the NHS. Opponents of the plan, including the Conservative Party, argue that the plan would increase staff costs at the NHS by £6.1bn a year.

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33%
No

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 @98X93VSfrom Illinois  answered…3yrs3Y

More research is needed

 @9PQM7MBanswered…2yrs2Y

I don't support this as a legislative change as it is already available via negotiation with ones employer

 @9Q3CF47answered…2yrs2Y

I think in theory it's a good idea but I don't fully understand this subject to have a solid opinion on it

 @BF22TLRanswered…2wks2W

Yes, but not mandatory, give people an overtime rate on the minimum wage so that their weekly wage must go up the longer they are made to work.

 @BDYRW7C answered…2wks2W

Yes, but it should be up to the employees and their employers how much they work.

 @BD9CWL4answered…2mos2MO

No. 32 hours is still too many.

 @BD9C5FB answered…2mos2MO

Yes, but as a starting point. A 32 hour week isn’t attainable for everyone. The focus should be on quality of life and equity over equality.

 @BD94ZLTanswered…2mos2MO

As long as we can earn enough

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