Three-Day Work Week

Full Implementation of 'Three-Day Work Week' and the Fate of Make-up Holidays As pilot programs for a three-day work week show success in several European and American countries, a petition to 'Promote a Three-Day Work Week' on Taiwan's Public Policy Online Participation Platform passed with a high number of votes. This is accompanied by strong dissatisfaction over 'too many make-up holidays' for long weekends, reigniting a nationwide debate on labor rights. Supporters of the three-day work week argue that adequate rest significantly boosts work efficiency and employee well-being, reduces burnout, stimulates domestic consumption and tourism, and allows parents more family time, deeming it an inevitable trend for fostering a better labor environment. Opponents or those with reservations worry that given Taiwan's high proportion of manufacturing and service industries, a three-day work week could lead to a substantial increase in business operating costs, severe labor shortages, and potentially trigger price hikes or a de facto reduction in wages. Furthermore, they believe that abolishing make-up holidays would reduce the number of long weekends, negatively impacting the flexibility of holiday scheduling. 💬 Community Discussion Trends: 'Increased work efficiency and quality of life' VS 'Industry labor shortages, potential for wage cuts and price increases', what are your thoughts?