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4 Hour Work Week enacted; Shorter days, better wellbeing.


It would seem the current Red-Red-Blue Coalition has managed to enact a new milestone for Gaduridos and workers all across the country. The "Workplace Health Act", sponsored by Sofía Vera of the Worker's Party was created with the goal of creating a more healthy, both emotionally and mentally, working class. Mandating that the nation move past 5 day workweeks and move towards 4 day workweeks, the bill was expected to fail. Contrary to all expectations, it passed. After receiving support from Radicals to ensure a comfortable pass, the WHA was signed into law, and Gaduridos is now one of the few nations in Terra to have a 4 day workweek. 

So what exactly are the benefits? Well, for one, everyone will enjoy better lasting days off. Instead of just simple weekends off, they get an extra day. Not only is this mentally helpful for many Gaduri in the workforce, but it allows a healthy work life balance to be ensured, and allow Gaduri to actually live life instead of being what amounts to a zombie endlessly working. Alongside this, ideally workers will be more motivated to work and be more productive. The main focus however, is on preventing a mental health crisis from occuring, and ensuring a healthy work life balance for all Gaduri. Showing workers that they are cared for, and valued in society is not only a morally good thing to do, but it helps boost productivity via raising morale.

Overall, the four day workweek has been met with strong public approval, and while there are a few voices of opposition, many are expecting the WHA to remain in effect for a considerable while with little risk of being repealed. However, opposition has largely come from Reform and National as expected. Irregardless of their opposition to the WHA, this should be a major step in preventing a mental health crisis from occuring all together. And if that can be prevented, a healthier Gaduridos is ultimately more better for the nation, and human development.
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