Support a shorter working week to save jobs

Support a shorter working week to save jobs

Future Generations Commissioner Sophie Howe Flexible support is urgent and we must consider a shorter working week if we’re to save jobs and rebuild the economy better, says the Future Generations Commissioner.

Sophie Howe and Shavanah Taj, General Secretary of the Wales TUC, have written a joint letter to the UK Treasury this week, urging the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, to consider approaches such as a reduced working week to protect jobs before the furlough wage support scheme ends in October.

Calling for ‘targeted and flexible support’ in the next stage of recovery, to benefit areas of the economy which continue […]

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