This petition urges the government to change the standard work-week and full-time status from 40 hours to 30 hours.
Here are some anticipated benefits of reducing the standard work-week:
1. Reduce unemployment
2. Employers save on wages and facility costs
3. Increase worker health and reduced healthcare costs
4. Reduce welfare costs
5. Increase in entrepreneurship and small businesses, creating jobs and furthering innovation
6. Enable parents to better care for their children and participate in school activities, reducing crime and producing happier, healthier, and more intelligent adults
http://www.gobankingrates.com/history-of-the-40-hour-work-week-and-its-e...
http://climateandcapitalism.com/2009/05/31/whats-wrong-with-a-30-hour-wo...