Juliet Schor
Role at the time: Boston College sociologist, in March 14, 2024 Senate testimony
Defended or excused
Statement summary
Schor cites shorter-week trials and argues that reducing hours can improve well-being and hourly productivity.
“it is now time for a 32 hour week.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)Senate HELP hearing on the 32-hour workweek: official transcriptMarch 14, 2024 hearing; Cassidy opening statement and Schor testimony
The official hearing transcript records Cassidy opposing a federal mandate and Schor supporting the legislation.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
The reference point is a 32-hour workweek. Schor expressly supports it.