After-hours work emails should mean Australians get a four-day work week, union tells government

The Australian Services Union (ASU), representing over 135,000 workers, is urging the Australian government to legislate a four-day work week. This call is part of a review of Australia’s national employment standards. The ASU argues that the change is necessary due to the increasing demands on workers from after-hours work emails and constant workplace communication. The union also advocates for expanding annual leave entitlements to five weeks, allowing employees to take adequate breaks and improve productivity. The ASU believes these measures will address the challenges posed by the modern work environment.