U.S. President

“With automation replacing so many blue collar jobs and pretty soon white collar jobs, we need to consider bigger changes and we need to start talking about that now. Things like a shorter workweek and universal basic income.”

President of United Automobile Workers

“We need to get back fighting for a vision of society in which everyone earns family sustaining wages and everyone has enough free time to enjoy their lives and see their kids grow up and their parents grow old.”

Former Chief Economist, U.S. Dept of Labor

"What workplace transition could improve wellbeing, strengthen families, cut 7.3 million cars on the road (150 million tons of CO2 emissions a year)? A 4 day work week.”

CEO at Kickstarter

“It came down to the well-being of our employees. People were living more well-balanced and healthier lives and we had maintained productivity…I can accomplish just as much or more in a shortened work week than an average 40-hour workweek.”

Economist, Co-founder of Center for Economic and Policy Research

“A 4 day workweek would be a big step…It will give workers three full days a week to be their family or to pursue educational or leisure activities. It is also one of the cheapest steps imaginable to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

U.S. Senator

“It’s time for a 32-hour work week with no loss in pay. It’s time that working families were able to take advantage of the increased productivity that new technologies provide so that they can enjoy more leisure time, family time, educational and cultural opportunities – and less stress.”

Executive Director, United for a Fair Economy

“The 4 day work week is important to me…Our work against racial and economic inequality requires a lot of intense labor…so we need to learn how to balance our commitment to build a different society with having work-life balance and healthy relationships.”

Co-founder of 350.org, climate activist

“Cutting down on things like commuting will surely help reduce emissions, but the thing that excites me most about a 4 day workweek is that it frees up people's time to engage in the causes they feel passionate about, including the environment.”

Business magnate, investor, and author

“The idea of working five days a week with two day weekends and a few weeks of annual holiday is just something people accept…There is no reason this can’t change. In fact, it would benefit everyone if it did.”

U.S. Representative (CA-41)

“A shorter workweek would benefit both employers and employees alike. Pilot programs run by governments and businesses across the globe have shown promising results, as productivity climbed and workers reported better work-life balance.”

Co-owner and head chef, Baumé

“We realized that... [the] more you work, less efficient you are, more tired. Then you realize, working less, you are more efficient. Opening four days make us more efficient, more focused, and better.”

CEO at Common Future

"We want to restore rest and joy for staff doing work in an area that can often feel extractive. Perhaps we don’t move the mountain today, but we can at least get the time we need to get more rest and to feel more joy, so that we are energized as we continue to press forward."