Shawn Fain
Role at the time: UAW president, in March 14, 2024 Senate testimony
Defended or excused
Statement summary
Fain argues that productivity gains should give workers more time outside work.
“we raised the flag for a 32-hour work week.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)Shawn Fain: written Senate testimony on the 32-hour workweekPages 1-2 testimony; page 3 biography
Fain argues that productivity gains should give workers more time outside work.
Why we used this label
The reference point is a 32-hour workweek. Fain supports the shorter week and asks Congress for support.