Scottish Greens step up call for four-day week – Daily Business

Gillian Mackay with co-leader Ross Greer (DB Media Services)

The Scottish Greens want to extend the four-day week to more workers, arguing the future of Scotland’s work must be about improving the quality of life.

It says that a shorter working week eases the pressure on overstretched mental health services, by reducing stress for workers, resulting in fewer sick days.

Scottish Greens co-leader, Gillian Mackay said: “Too many people feel trapped in a system where life revolves around work.

“Our economy has been built on a broken idea that people exist to work, instead of work existing to support people’s lives.

“The Scottish Greens believe that work should give us the means to live, not take over our lives entirely. That’s why we are committed to rolling out the four-day work week across as much of Scotland’s public sector as possible.

“A four-day week – without loss of pay – would transform how we work, helping people spend more time with their families, support their communities and live fuller, happier lives.

“We’ve already seen the benefits it has through recent successful trials, and we want to build on them.”

Interview: Ross Greer

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