Bernie Sanders and Mark Takano reintroduced the Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act, proposing to lower the standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours as artificial intelligence transforms the economy. Sanders argues that productivity gains from AI should benefit workers through shorter hours rather than enriching billionaires and corporate executives. The bill would gradually reduce overtime thresholds over four years while protecting worker compensation.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Mark Takano introduced the Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act to gradually lower the federal overtime threshold from 40 hours to 32 hours per week while protecting workers' pay and benefits. The bill aims to ensure that gains from AI and automation benefit working families rather than just executives, though it faces slim chances of passage with Republican control of Congress.