U.K. Labour Will Reduce Working Week to 32 Hours: McDonnell

The video discusses the Labour government's plan to reduce the average full-time working week to 32 hours within the next decade without loss of pay. It outlines steps such as ending the opt-out from the European Working Time Directive, implementing sectoral collective bargaining, and setting up a working time commission. The video also addresses employment issues, including banning 0-hour contracts to ensure employees have guaranteed work hours.

What significant change does the Labour government plan to implement regarding the working week?

• Increase the working week to 40 hours

• Reduce the working week to 32 hours with no pay loss

• Maintain the current working hours

• Introduce a 4-day work week with reduced pay

What is the first step mentioned to achieve a shorter working week?

• Mandate remote work for all employees

• Introduce flexible working hours

• End the opt-out from the European Working Time Directive

• Increase overtime pay

What role will sectoral collective bargaining play in the Labour government's plan?

• It will set retirement age

• It will decide on employee benefits

• It will determine employee salaries

• It will include negotiations over working hours

What issue does the Labour government aim to address by banning zero-hour contracts?

• High employee turnover

• Lack of job training

• Underemployment

• Overtime work

What guarantee does the Labour government want to provide to every employee?

• Annual bonuses

• A guaranteed number of working hours per week

• A fixed salary

• Paid vacation days