Over the past couple of years, general interest in the idea of a shorter working week has increased. In this country, hundreds of employers have been experimenting with reducing hours for no loss of pay with positive results, including:

• Better work/life balance
• Lower levels of stress
• Lower staff turnover
• Greater workplace productivity

The CWU’s own member survey from early 2025 also supported this; CWU members in T&FS recognised employers, voiced overwhelming support for the idea. Members expressed the desire to use their extra time for leisure activities, caring responsibilities, or just getting some breathing space in their busy lives.

Take a look at our resources for more information.

At this stage of the campaign there are a number of things you can do to help:

• Sign up to our campaign mailing list below
• Pass on information with your colleagues- make sure they know about the campaign
• Share relevant content on our social media pages
• Ask any non-members on your team to join the union- this will only be won through collective strength

A shorter working week will not be won immediately but only by union members showing their strength of feeling. As the campaign develops in the coming weeks there will be more that needs to be done so be sure to keep an eye out.

Case for a Shorter Working Week – A report summarising the outcomes of the T&FS survey
A5 Leaflet – Survey Results
A5 Leaflet – Shorter Working Week FAQ
A4 Poster – What would you do?

4 Day Week Foundation | Campaign for a Four-Day Week
The results are in: the UK’s four-day week pilot – The Autonomy Institute