ILO Must Act: End The 40-Hour Week’s Modern Slavery Now
August 17, 2023
3:24 am
In the annals of human civilisation, as communities transitioned from the rustic rhythms of agrarian societies to the relentless cadence of industrialisation, a significant shift crystallised: the 40-hour work week. Born out of a desperate need to establish a semblance of balance between toil and recreation during the burgeoning industrial age, this work-week blueprint has since become an indelible hallmark of modern professional landscapes. However, as we navigate the complex terrains of the 21st century, armed with unprecedented technological prowess and witnessing seismic shifts in global economic paradigms, a pressing contemplation emerges: does this antiquated relic still resonate with the …
