For or against the 4-day week?
The 4-day week with no loss of pay should become the norm.
- Strongly agree
- Somewhat agree
- Somewhat disagree
- Strongly disagree
What's at stake: The debate is about what to do with productivity gains: free time for everyone, or competitiveness for businesses.
The left's argument
Productivity has risen sharply: it's fair to enjoy some of the gains as free time.
The centre's argument
Allow the four-day week by agreement in each company, without imposing it on all.
The right's argument
Paying five days for four drives up labour costs, especially for small businesses.
And you, where do you stand?
Answer 30 situations like this one and find out where you stand, topic by topic.