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Sanders, Takano Introduce 32-Hour Workweek Overtime Bill

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  • Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Mark Takano introduced the Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act in Congress.
  • The bill would phase overtime eligibility down from 40 to 32 hours over four years (38-36-34-32).
  • It would require time-and-a-half pay after eight daily hours and double pay after twelve.
  • Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy warned the proposal could raise prices, cut hiring, or move jobs abroad.