Countries turning to a 4-day week amid Iran war
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The energy crunch is forcing governments to adopt extreme measures to save fuel; in Thailand, government employees are being asked to take the stairs.
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) expressed support for the government’s four-day workweek program as a fuel-saving measure amid
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a four-day work week and two-week closure of schools and colleges as part of austerity measures to address the global oil crisis caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.
PM Shehbaz announces "austerity measures" as govt prepares to deal with the impact of the Middle East war; 50pc cut in fuel allowance for official vehicles, parliamentarians’ salaries to see a 25pc cut for two months.
BUSINESS groups have raised concerns about the potential impact of a four-day workweek on the manufacturing sector, saying production-driven industries face operational realities that differ from service-oriented businesses.
Australian Services Union, which represents more than 135,000 workers, also calls for ‘roster justice’ rules
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GSIS, SSS to shift to 4-day work week for energy conservation
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Social Security System (SSS) will be observing a four-day onsite work week starting March 9 in line with the government’s energy conservation efforts.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday ordered the temporary implementation of four-day work week in some government offices under the executive branch beginning March 9. The directive was part of the government’s contingency measures to address the impact of the ongoing
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DepEd approves 4-day work week for non-teaching personnel
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education has allowed its non-teaching personnel to work onsite for only four days a week starting Monday, March 9. In a memorandum issued Sunday, March 8, Education Secretary Sonny Angara designates Friday as a common work-from-home day for all covered personnel.
If you’re on board for a four-day workweek, Australia’s major employee unions have your back. They’re pushing the federal government to legislate a shorter 30.4-hour week as part of a review of Australia’s national employment standards – the first in 13 years.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Monday assured the public of continuous delivery of services and assistance amid the four-day work week that is now being implemented in all government agencies in line with the directive of President Ferdinand R.