It follows an extensive trial in Iceland.
Dublin city councillors backed a proposal for a four-day working week to be introduced.
It would affect over 6,000 staff who work for the local authority, if eventually brought in.
My motion calling for a #FourDayWeek pilot at Dublin City Council passed at the Full council this evening. Thanks to Cllr colleagues from all parties for their support and to DCC for their positive response. Very excited about what this means for DCC and for the city?✊ pic.twitter.com/OhVDnyziKk
— Cllr Dunny (@KevinDonoghue) July 5, 2021
Source: Twitter (@KevinDonoghue)
The motion was put forward by Labour councillor Kevin Donoghue, and passed at last night's council meeting.
He says the four-day week would be very beneficial to staff.
Great to see unanimous backing from all 63 Cllrs for @KevinDonoghue's motion calling on the DCC Executive to engage with relevant trade unions with a view to piloting and introducing a #4DayWeek
— Darragh Moriarty (@darragh_mor) July 5, 2021
Source: Twitter (@darragh_mor)
A recent trial in Iceland saw 1% of the population move to a 4-day-week with no reduction in pay.
As a result, productivity and well-being increased and unions are negotiating for it to be rolled out nationwide.
