hours of labor

The 4 Day Week is a practical, how-to guide for business leaders and employees alike that is applicable to nearly every industry. Using qualitative and quantitative data from research gathered through the Perpetual Guardian trial and other sources by the University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology, the book presents a step-by-step approach to preparing businesses for productivity-focused flexibility, from the necessary cultural conditions to the often complex legislative considerations. The story of Perpetual Guardian's unprecedented work experiment has made headlines around the world and stormed social media, reaching a global audience over 4.5 billion. A mix of trenchant analysis, personal observation and actionable advice, The 4 Day Week is an essential guide for leaders and workers seeking to make a change for the better in their work world.

"Meet the many people who work important jobs at night and keep our communities thriving while we sleep"--Back cover.

A boy accompanies his dad as he works at night as a school custodian.

An overview of American labor that examines the political and industrial ideologies of America's most passionate labor supporters and their impact on American labor history.

Explores the causes which have led to an increase in working hours and stress for citizens of the developed countries and explains how overworking has led to the decline of developed societies.

Examines the 1908 Supreme Court decision limiting a woman's workday to ten hours, offers a concise analysis of the effects of Muller v. Oregon in relation to women's rights, and provides a collection of documents including court decisions, briefs, and essays by Progressive-era reformers.

Provides information about labor unions, discussing their formation in the 1800s to ensure better working conditions for workers, and looks at the Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor, the first national union to help the working class, as well as the riot that erupted in 1886 after a clash between unions and the Chicago police.