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[-] WarlordSdocy@lemmy.zip 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I think the argument would be that the productivity gains that have happened since the 5 day work week was implemented means that if we want that same level of productivity then a 3 day work week would get that. It would be less productive then currently but the argument would be that a lot of that productivity is just going towards the profits of the companies through having to hire less people. Instead if you wanted to maintain current productivity with a 3 day work week you'd have to hire more people which is good with the amount of wealth transfer and inequality that's been happening.

Edit: not to mention how bad the job market has been recently as well.

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