Sen. Bernie Sanders Defends 4-Day Workweek Act, More To Life Than Grinding

Sen. Bernie Sanders just lately launched the “Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act” … and he defined to us precisely why he thinks it ought to turn out to be the brand new norm in America.

The federal lawmaker made his case on “TMZ Live” Wednesday … telling us that working 5 days straight — the best way all of us presently do — leaves individuals drained, much less productive and utterly careworn and drained. To him, it is no surprise they present as much as work feeling burnt out.

In distinction, Bernie says if we give individuals 3 days off, Company America will reap the advantages long-term — as he argues employee bees’ productiveness and focus will soar once they come again to the job after a pleasant little break … including {that a} bunch of scientific research again his claims.

Bernie makes the purpose that as a result of the wealthy preserve getting richer — with the center class staying stagnant — plenty of common of us would love this modification … which is why he is proposing it turns into a legislation. Whether or not it really has an opportunity to move … totally different story.

It actually sounds good on paper, although. Bernie tells us that his proposal will not minimize salaries or pay for employees if carried out — that means workers will nonetheless receives a commission as in the event that they’d labored a 5-day workweek … though actually, it will simply be 32 hours as an alternative of 40.

The invoice nonetheless must get via the Republican-controlled home and a 60-vote approval within the Senate … so like we mentioned, it will be an uphill battle for positive.

In any case, Bernie’s hoping the entire thing ignites a bigger convo concerning the American grind, and what’s vital in life. No shock Bernie’s taking this place preventing for the individuals — it is his M.O., and you may count on extra of the identical from a brand new podcast he is launching this week. It is “Bernie: The Podcast” and within the first episode, he’ll be discussing his e-book.

The title of that … “It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism” — numerous good insights, in fact.