Argentine deputies propose six-hour workday bill

A legislative proposal in Argentina seeks to significantly shorten the workweek, aiming to reduce the standard working hours to six per day. The bill, introduced by deputies Sergio Palazzo and Carlos Cisneros of the Unión por la Patria bloc, revives a similar reform effort from 2023.

The proposed legislation outlines specific hour limits for different types of work. Beyond the six-hour standard workday, it suggests a maximum of five hours and fifteen minutes for night shifts. For work deemed unhealthy or hazardous, the proposal recommends a limit of four hours per day.

This initiative reflects a continued push by the Unión por la Patria party to reform labor laws. The previous attempt in 2023 aimed at similar reductions, indicating a persistent focus on worker well-being and potentially productivity through shorter hours. The details of the previous proposal and the specific arguments for this renewed push are not elaborated in the provided text.