GPWI, Social Justice, G. 5: 4-day work week
Name of party/caucus/committee and co-chair contact information
Wisconsin Green Party
Co chairs:
Dave Schwab david.c.schwab@gmail.com
Jo’ Nathan Kingfisher zkingfisherbird@gmail.com
Brief explanation of approval process and date of approval
The proposal was submitted to the WIGP Coordinating Council for discussion and voting, and was approved on 9/30/21.
Contact Information for author or designated contact person: name, address, phone, e-mail.
Dave Schwab david.c.schwab@gmail.com
Chapter of the platform and letter of plank being addressed; or, if introducing new material, chapter and section where new plank should appear
II. Social Justice, G. Labor, plank 8
Current language of plank being addressed
8. We support the establishment of a reduced-hour work week and at least one month of vacation per year for all workers.
Proposed revision or amendment of the current language, or proposed new plank
8. We support the establishment of a reduced-hour work week with no cut in pay, including the option of a 4-day work week, and at least one month of paid vacation per year for all workers.
Additional comments or questions
The idea of a 4-day work week to improve work-life balance has been gaining momentum around the world, with many Green Parties leading the way. The Green Party platform already supports a reduced-hour work week; however, this could be interpreted as merely reducing hours of a 5-day work week. Reducing the number of work days has the added benefit of reducing time spent commuting, which is unpaid time that contributes to social ills like pollution, traffic, and stress. This amendment would affirm that the Green Party’s commitment to reducing work hours also extends to giving workers the option of a 4-day work week.