Morning Buzz: One state gives 4-day workweek to gov’t employees



The state of Utah is the first to switch to a four-day workweek for around 17,000 government employees. In an effort to cut energy use, The Associated Press reports workers will put in 10-hour days Monday through Thursday, and have Fridays off. Their pay will stay the same. This doesn’t apply to all state workers, though… State police officers, prison guards, court employees and workers at public universities will remain on a traditional five-day week. The plan is expected to save millions of dollars in energy costs.

I know some workplaces in our area are looking at four-day workweeks? Has your office made any changes to help save money on energy and fuel costs? Do you think they should?

Posted by on 07/07 at 02:47 AM

I think it is a great idea..

Years ago we were working 3 hours from home and worked Tuesday thru Thursday…two 13 1/2 hour shifts and one 13 hour shift..

It was a win-win situation…more work was completed…we had more time off to enjoy life..and saved a fortune on fuel bills..

I know that not all jobs can go to 4 day work weeks..but for those that can..this concept should be seriously considered..

It is fast becoming all about what employees “need”..not what they “want”..

Posted by  on  07/07  at  06:04 AM

I too think a 4-day work week could work well in many fields.  Although, I don’t think Chris and I could do that.  I think you’d notice something was up if we ran a “rerun” on Fridays!  lol!

Posted by  on  07/07  at  10:54 AM

I would love to go to a 4 day work week, but I don’t think schools would teach much. They are on that system for the summer, since no teaching is going on. I’m at school until 5-6 lots of days, grading papers, lesson plans, etc, anyway.
Do yall know of any schools that use this system?

Posted by bewmson  on  07/07  at  12:03 PM

I dont know of any that use it at the moment..but the state of Vermont has proposed it..

There are obstacles to over-come tho..

Vermont requires no less than 175 student-attendance days…Moving to a four-day week would mean either extending the school year through summer months or increasing the length of the school day or changing the law…

I think you will be along with Lyra and Chris..working on Fridays..

We cant watch re-runs of the News and Weather…and kids have to have a Summer vacation..

Dont worry tho..as some of us will be lounging about the pool..drinking lil drinks with umbrellas in them on Fridays…you will be in our thoughts..wink

Posted by  on  07/07  at  12:41 PM

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