New Zealand PM Ardern floats 'four-day week' as a way to help the economy

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New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern has floated the idea of a four-day working week to help the economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic

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In a Facebook Live video posted earlier this week, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern shared the suggestion while discussing ways to revive domestic tourism in her country. Over the last few months, the coronavirus crisis has forced people around the world to lock down and decimated global demand for travel. "I've had lots of people suggesting we should have a four-day week. Ultimately, that really sits between employers and employees," Ardern said.

Since 2018, several government agencies have signed up to pilot a program called"flexible work by default," which directs employers to give their workers more freedom in various ways.While it's up to each participating agency to decide what that arrangement looks like, the government has outlined several possibilities — including allowing people to adopt shorter work weeks,"such as 40 hours over four days, or a nine-day fortnight.

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This ladies has more balls than a thousand trumps....would like to see her debate trump....she would have him whimpering and cutting off his own balls.

falamb3 4 days working week was suggested and implemented by Pakistan Government two weeks back but the Chief Justice invalidated it by saying 'kay keya corona haftay kay teen din chhuttti karta hai'. Isn't this so? Kindly correct me if I am wrong

3 day weekend. .. huh.

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falamb3 That does it. Im moving to NZ

Excellent! Germany does it, werks güt! I've heard some in Canada are looking at it. After we dump trump we should take a serious look. Good for jobs, reduce auto congestion and pollution, employees' health, the benefits go on and on.

Because the virus only decides to strike on that 5th day.

Interesting, upon reading the headline I was very confused how it would help the economy but after reading the article it makes complete sense. And can totally see how it would increase productivity because of less stress as well. Great idea!

I’m afraid some people would be so moved to get one day a week of work from a: Local city community hire Hall- Walk in the door no questions asked, Immediate work... Immediate pay... “All in one day”

This is proper leadership

Leadership

Are you still pushing your poster girl? I've seen this CNN article about 10 times over the past week. This isn't news, it's propaganda.

No she isn't.

:نیوزلند زلزله آمد؟!

Meanwhile our 'leader' is golfing while tweeting conspiracy theories about a dead woman.

She’s the best! Damn I want to move to NZ and I can.

Europe responds: Welcome to the last 200 years NZ. Did you finally figure it out

No sé inmutó tras el temblor.

Work less to spend money they don't have? This is a plan to boost domestic tourism? Not sure how I see this would work out well in practice.

That’s where the Scottish FM got her idea from

While she was talking there was a earthquake

That concept is NOT new! it's how many of us work and have for a long time!

abcpoppins Omg she’s such a queen 👸 I love her.

Fake news

Kudos to Jacinda.

The whole idea that the measure of a worker is the hours they work rather than their output is .... well, kinda stupid!

Best thing the world could do! The five day working week is an anachronism. It doesn’t make sense today. Mental health will improve ten fold. Finland is first out of the gate, hopefully NZ next, and then the rest of the world!

“Let’s help bolster the economy by reducing productivity” —Architect of the Biggest Gun Buyback Fail in History

If Jefferson and Madison took 3 day weekends every week we would be New Zealand.

As a national leader who has led her citizens through multiple crises with great wisdom, courage, style, and grace, New Zealamd’s PM JacindaArdern is genuinely formidable visionary.

abcpoppins That 3.5 days too much work for The Clown of 10, Clowning Street Johnson.

Это новость дня

She’s amazing. Wish we had leadership.

Work less, earn less, spend less, ya sounds like a real economy booster plan.

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New Zealand has almost defeated Coronavirus...The benefit of which should be given to PM jacindaardern and medical staff. The government and medical staff of New Zealand are rightfully deserving of congratulations.

Worth pondering over will not only provide more employments but also ensure safety n liesure that may give happiness to employees thus boosting their immunity too.Great idea.prolong hours of work expose employees more to virus.

excellent

How real Leaders take care of their country 👏🏽 Unlike BorisJohnson

I doubt it will happen for us without policy

Jacinda Ardern is a globalist puppet

Do you send the same tweet every few hours?

Wish I lived in NZ. I would love to get a 3 day break to head up to the ski fields!!

Is that up from three days and no naps during the day?

Hmmm a woman with focused leadership qualities

Is this about a 20% pay cut?

She's an actual communist. Now police can enter Kiwi homes without warrant Next comes a 4 day work week Later it is 'UBI', govt owns your property, and doctors make same as streetsweepers

That's a good idea

Fake news

What am I missing here? How does it help the economy. Good idea for workers but how does this stimulate the economy ?

I love NZ!

I read that book too!

Use UV light wands for surfaces only and UV light for tap water. Influenza had people use sunlight stop the pandemic

PDurno pack your bags champ, we’re going back

Why not make it three days? Why not two? Stop Think You’ll get there eventually

But she hasn't told anyone, reducing your work will reduce your income.

Don't believe this bullshit! Comrade Cindy is the worst thing to happen to New Zealand.

That's where I'd move if I could.

Ok so if you're only working 4/5 days your income goes down by that much unless you're ok with working extra hours to make up for that whole days loss. I can't see this being good for health workers or labourers if it's mandatory tbqh. It should be between employer & employees.

She didnt float the idea atal it was someone else . and jacinda is evil person . a ccp owned puppet . maybe you need to print that WE WANT HER ARRESTED FOR CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY

but, BIDEN SAYS: 'You aint BLACK!' to a black person, but CNN is silent all day on this MAJOR racism in their candidate. Can we say 'fake news' propaganda channel? Or maybe China News Network CNN hoping for a Biden win. So CNN talks up distractions! CNNisFakeNews

This woman can do no wrong. Her decisions are so incisive, and she is a selfless political leader. She has an admirer in me

I'd take her over ScMo in Australia anyday

I wish we had her as a leader in our country...

Huh?

Honey, we’re moving to New Zealand.

Leadership ,Adaptability & survival. Females have proven to be more resourceful & resilient than males.For proof watch one episode of Discovery channel’s hit Naked and Afraid. In its 12th Season. Forget the lack of attire. It’s a psychological feast!

Oh for a leader like this!!

I’m sure they can make it work. Their entire country has the population of Chicago.

Good and sensible move ..first get the public to accept the surrounding volatile environment and then take off form there..

...no problem: 12hrs/day for 4 days = 5 days...great...

Would love a situation where employers have this kind of flexibility. Specifically, work longer hours for four days and have a 3 day weekend or even work 6 days and get 3 day weekend.

Reduce wktime & pay by 25% to generate more jobs& widen money distribution+, counter job loss caused by automation&covid19. Now wk+travel=slavery days workers ime strapped 2care family causing spoilt children&ncreased divorces. Pay reduction will stall inflation&currency value.

My mom saying : Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners. I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university. If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself.

Employer mandates just make it more difficult to be employed.

Right out of.....

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Hey the Three Stooges thought of that back in the 40's.

It's a great idea for restarting the economy. Can't just rush into things and pretend everything is normal as Trump would have it. It'll create more jobs and no doubt a lot of people will be happy with the extra day off until the pandemic is contained.

WTF!! And how this does anything to do to end the spreading of covid? Is it some difference which days you work that when you can get infected or spread it.. same as stores more sufficient way to spread the virus to keep stores just 1 day of the week open so everyone is there!

So go back to work and lose 20% of your pay every week I’m sure people will love that.

Anything to get International attention. How is that going to help kiwis who have lost their jobs or the economy that is in dire straits thanks to her Labour Party.

Jacinda is doing everything perfect. Many other world leaders can learn a lot from Acinda and Angela Merkel.

May be I should move to New Zealand. I think I have enough with this world politics BS.

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falamb3 you need to talk with PM Imran Khan 😃

White women.

Remarkable job during the Pandemic. Governing during a crisis requires. woman’s touch! Bet Brits miss Margaret Thatcher now

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But, we can't do in India.

Hang on, social media! Jacinda Ardern isn't 'proposing' a four day work week. Where are we all getting that idea? She's said 'I've heard some people suggest it' immediately followed with 'that's a matter between employers and employees'.

And yet she is NOT WEARING A MASK! :(

That's what my job did in the trucking industry in order not to lay us off.

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She’s a smart woman!!!

Also suggested all cabinet and MP's take 20% pay cut. Cabinet already agreed to this.

Yes!!! Finally!!! Someone who is able to look beyond the blame-game & name-calling long enough to suggest a way to fix this mess! Brilliant, Jacinda! And, surprise, surprise, she's even a girl!! Who'd a-thunk it?

This is a fake news

I was wrong!... 39 million sheep, 10 for every 1 person No thanks, your brand of economics belongs in your kitchen, silly woman!

When Hubby was working for a government agency, he worked 9 1/2 hour days but had an NDO every other Friday. (NDO=Normal Day Off) He REALLY like this arrangement. More fishing/hunting days available. What’s not to like? 😉👍

how about a 15 hour workweek. and an end to wage slavery would be nice

Seems like a great idea - save on gas, electricity, maybe decrease traffic and air pollution ... more time with family ....

How does this stupid socialist figure out that a 4 day working week will help the economy?

Must be nice having a leader than can do her job. Yay you!! Awesome job on making sure your country is safe.

Sadly we have an ignoramus in our WH. It would be such a secure feeling to have a person like this extraordinary woman to lead us

Lol. Lazy New Zealanders.

FACT: Women are the best leaders. Muting this now, have fun with your QQ boys.

How is Sweden?

Agree, we need to change our habit to survive in this pandemic.

That’s a excellent idea for so many reasons.

That’s would we need a leader who puts the people first we’re only a number to this government

Random q, apropos of nothing in particular - was she born in the US? Just askin'.

Well I'm packing my bags and moving to New Zealand.

Actually a brilliant idea for reopening the economy

Republicans are more concerned about making money, then lives. Lives last money first. Only Republicans are in the after life buying shit.🤣

I like her.

I wish we could have this lady in charge in the UK.

She's on the way to become a political superstar.

I think that a good idea

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