Detroit News: Granholm urging four-day work week
The Detroit News has this report today: Governor urges four-day work week.
A snippet:
Gov. Jennifer Granholm sent out a letter this week urging state departments to expand the number of workers already on the four-day option, as well as those working from home via computer, to help employees avoid piling up commuting mileage at least one day a week.
“As gas prices continue to soar and with everyone looking for more affordable ways to get by in a struggling economy, I have charged my cabinet with finding creative alternatives for getting our work done,” Granholm said in a letter to state employees.
Such a plan could also be a big help for families who have day care bills. Depending on how the work week is set up for both parents, it’s quite possible for alternative scheduling to result in only three or four days of day care needed each week rather than five.
Posted: June 19th, 2008 under Cars and transportation, In the News.
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