As part of his Labor Day message to workers in the United States, Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday re-upped his call for the establishment of a 20% cut to the workweek with no loss in pay—an idea he said is “not radical” given the enormous productivity gains over recent decades that have resulted in massive profits for corporations but scraps for employees and the working class.

“It’s time for a 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay,” Sanders wrote in a Guardian op-ed as he cited a 480% increase in worker productivity since the 40-hour workweek was first established in 1940.

“It’s time,” he continued, “that working families were able to take advantage of the increased productivity that new technologies provide so that they can enjoy more leisure time, family time, educational and cultural opportunities—and less stress.”

  • phillaholic
    12·
    10 months ago

    I don’t want the goalposts to move. You’re defining “been bought” by taking money from lobbyists? Is that the agreement?

      • phillaholic
        12·
        10 months ago

        So in other words you don’t want to define it so you can just claim to be right. 👍

        • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
          3·
          10 months ago

          I told you, I’m not playing this game with you. If you don’t understand lobbying, that’s not my problem.

          • phillaholic
            12·
            10 months ago

            I asked you a simple question. Is “being bought” taking money from lobbyists? Yes or No? Or alternative you can define what being bought is so I know how to answer your question. It’s incredibly simple.

            • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
              31·
              10 months ago

              It’s not a simple question because giving money is not the only thing lobbyists do and it’s not my job to hold your hand and walk you through the basics of lobbying.

              • phillaholic
                11·
                10 months ago

                But it’s ok to ask me a subjective question like what Senators aren’t bought when you refuse to tell me what you consider bought? Do you want me to go to open secrets and look for a Senator that didn’t take donations from corporations? Because if so, cross Bernie Sanders off the list. Otherwise it’s on you to tell me your definition or you’re just full of shit. I’m fine with either.