The United States bills H.R. 1332 and S 3947, also known as the 32-hour work week act, is a crucial step towards improving work-life balance for American citizens. These bills aims to reduce the standard workweek under federal law from 40 hours to just 32 hours over a three-year phase-in period. It also mandates specified overtime pay for any workdays longer than eight hours.

A shorter workweek has been shown to increase productivity and employee satisfaction while reducing stress levels (source: OECD studies). Moreover, countries like Sweden and Denmark that have implemented shorter working weeks report higher life satisfaction scores among their citizens (source: World Happiness Report).

By supporting these bills, we are not only advocating for better mental health and well-being of American workers but also contributing to a more efficient economy. We urge all concerned citizens and lawmakers alike to back this progressive legislation.

My family and I support these bills because Americans are struggling not only to pay bills but to have some sort of work life balance. Most households REQUIRE two income earners to survive which means household chores like grocery shopping, preparing meals, cleaning, laundry, getting exercise, etc either don't get done (which causes additional stress) or comes at a sacrifice to the small amount of free time and family time we do get.

The sad reality is the new American dream for many is to get out of America. Yes earning potential is high in America but cost of living is very high and work life balance is very low. Americans are being drawn into the slower more relaxed life we see in other countries with an emphasis on enjoying life with loved ones, enjoying free time with hobbies, enjoying fresh whole foods instead of our ultra processed foods. Realizing time is our most precious resource,we want to spend it doing the things we love.

A 32 work week is necessary in our modern society which requires two income earners, where we are overloaded with screens and information we need time in the day to disconnect so we can reconnect with nature and ourselves. We are human beings with limited time on this earth not cogs in a corporate machine. When people are less stressed and more relaxed we are able to think better, work better, and lead happier lives which is good for us as individuals and as a society. There's so much we could talk about concerning this but I can almost guarantee there aren't any working class Americans who don't support the 32 hour work week act. 

Please sign this petition in support of the United States Bill H.R. 1332, and S 3947- The 32-hour Work Week Act - because every American deserves a better work-life balance!

Even more importantly reach out to your representatives via phone or email and urge them to support the 32-Hour work week Act. You can get information on who you're representatives are here: https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/hr1332/comment

The 32 hour work act currently sits with the Committee on Education and the Workforce under sub-committee Workforce Protections: https://edworkforce.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=43424

Members of the committee are listed individually in the Decision Maker section of this petition. Please reach out to these folks and tell them why you support the 32 hour work week act. 

Let's do this together!