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Australian Council of Trade Unions Proposes 4-Day Work Week

The call comes as stakeholders gear up for the Economic Reform Roundtable next week to improve Australia’s lagging productivity.
Australian Council of Trade Unions Proposes 4-Day Work Week
Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) President Michele O'Neil and workers from various sectors at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on July 30, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Monica O’Shea
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A major union is proposing a radical overhaul of the Australian working lifestyle, calling for a four-day work week without cuts to pay.

The call comes as stakeholders gear up for the Economic Reform Roundtable next week to improve Australia’s lagging productivity.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]