ACTU Proposes 4-Day Work Week

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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 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]

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