On: We should kill the 40-hour work week

[lsy]

In its history of the 40-hour week, the article omits the substantial contribution of organized labor to fighting for shorter hours:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-hour_day

Keeping this history in mind might allow us to determine other reasons and means for improving on the workweek than pure business interest.

[ue_ → lsy]

In my opinion, no consideration should be given to 'business interest' over the interests of the workers. The idea that the workers ought to just settle for compromises is rubbish.

[pc86 → ue_]

Well life is about compromise, so there's that. A 100% pro-worker, anti-employer solution would not work, just like a 100% pro-employer, anti-worker rights solution wouldn't either.