{"id":2391343,"date":"2025-01-16T16:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T21:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/1500-leftist-congressional-staffers-beg-leadership-for-a-shortened-work-week\/"},"modified":"2025-01-16T16:56:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T21:56:50","slug":"1500-leftist-congressional-staffers-beg-leadership-for-a-shortened-work-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/1500-leftist-congressional-staffers-beg-leadership-for-a-shortened-work-week\/","title":{"rendered":"1,500 Leftist Congressional Staffers Beg Leadership for a Shortened Work Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F1500-leftist-congressional-staffers-beg-leadership-for-a-shortened-work-week%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2391343&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The text discusses a recent proposal from the Congressional Progressive Staff Association, which consists of 1,500 members, advocating for a \u206332-hour workweek for congressional staff. This request,shared \u200cby Politico reporter Nicholas Wu,highlights the association&#8217;s belief that a shorter workweek\u2063 could improve \u200dworker satisfaction and \u200dstaff retention while also promoting \u200ca \u2064more \u2064lasting approach to work on a national scale. The letter\u2063 emphasizes the demanding nature of congressional \u200bjobs and \u2064cites studies supporting the benefits of\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">reduced working\u2064 hours<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Critics have \u200creacted negatively to\u2062 the\u2063 proposal, framing it as a stereotype \u2064of\u2064 progressives being entitled or lazy. They point out that the letter\u200c does not include a suggestion for a reduction in pay, implying\u2063 that staffers \u200cwish to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-christianity-fixes-toxic-masculinity\/\" title=\"Christianity addresses &#039;Toxic Masculinity&#039;\">work fewer hours<\/a> while maintaining their salaries.\u200d Some commentators argue \u200bthat congressional staffers should focus more on their responsibilities rather than seeking reduced\u200d working hours, especially\u200c given the challenges \u200cfacing the country.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes, the jokes write themselves.<\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, Politico congressional reporter Nicholas Wu posted a letter to social media platform X dated to the same day from the Congressional Progressive Staff Association &mdash; which is 1,500 members strong.<\/p>\n<p>In it, the association asks both House and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ron-desantis-announces-replacement-marco-rubios-senate-seat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Senate<\/a> leaders to implement a shorter workday at 32 hours a week.<\/p>\n<p>Seriously:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Progressive Hill staff are asking for a 32-hour workweek<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We write today to encourage you to consider adopting a proposal that would improve worker satisfaction, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/progressive-capitol-hill-staffers-push-for-a-lighter-32-hour-workweek-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Progressive Capitol Hill staffers push for a lighter 32-hour workweek - Washington Examiner\">increase staff retention<\/a> in Congress, and model a more sustainable approach to work on a national level.&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/t1LmmcycNp\">pic.twitter.com\/t1LmmcycNp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Nicholas Wu (@nicholaswu12) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nicholaswu12\/status\/1879864930830340578?\">January 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The entire letter is roughly two and a half pages and reads like something written by a child trying to convince his mother that, on the contrary, its actually very beneficial to have ice cream before dinner.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We write you today to encourage you to consider adopting a proposal that would improve worker satisfaction, increase staff retention in Congress, and model a more sustainable approach to work on a national level,&rdquo; it reads, further stating, &ldquo;we propose implementing a 32-hour workweek for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-trump-makes-triumphant-return-washington-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">D.C.<\/a>-based staff during <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-demand-for-recess-appointments-faces-headwinds-following-controversial-cabinet-picks-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Trump\u2019s demand for recess appointments faces headwinds following controversial Cabinet picks - Washington Examiner\">district work periods<\/a> and a 32-hour workweek for district-based staff while in session.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The letter continues in painting a sob story for Congressional leaders, reading, &ldquo;As you know, serving as Congressional staff is often demanding and intensive.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Staffers routinely work long hours at a level of rigor that regularly leads to burnout.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>After citing some studies for why they should work less and giving a few proposals as to how the 32-hour workweek could be implemented, the letter ends by assuring Congress, &ldquo;We do not want a 32-hour workweek to just be another special benefit for Congressional staff. Members of Congress can help to advance the discussion around a more sustainable workweek as a national priority and model how it can work for private and public employers across the country and around the world.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Right, because everyone in the country and globally looks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/pam-bondi-reminds-adam-schiff-humiliating-past-confirmation-hearing-gets-heated-censured-congress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Congress<\/a> as a trailblazer in productivity in the workplace.<\/p>\n<p>Cry me a river.<\/p>\n<p>Fox News analyst Josh Kraushaar noted how perfectly in-line this proposal was with stereotypes about progressives being a bunch of lazy, entitled blowhards, calling the letter, &ldquo;on brand.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">On brand <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mHn2bnr1eA\">https:\/\/t.co\/mHn2bnr1eA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Josh Kraushaar (@JoshKraushaar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JoshKraushaar\/status\/1879870242396250553?\">January 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Shockingly, the letter did not propose a pay cut. Progressive staffers want to work less for the same pay.<\/p>\n<p>A 32-hour workweek is a part-time job. It seems appropriate for a group of people who voted for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/can-joe-biden-breathe-new-life-into-his-presidential-corpse-in-time-for-2024\/\" title=\"Can Biden revive his presidential chances for 2024?\">part-time president<\/a>. As of September 2024, the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/09\/07\/us-news\/biden-took-48-years-worth-of-vacation-while-president\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Post<\/a> reported <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/new-poll-shows-biden-leaving-office-absolute-rock-bottom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biden<\/a> took 48 years&rsquo; worth of vacation in his four-year term.<\/p>\n<p>President-elect Donald Trump is known for his blistering pace on the campaign trail.<\/p>\n<p>Senate Majority Leader John Thune <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gop-leadership-announces-dramatic-changes-senate-2025-nearly-twice-many-working-days-schumer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">announced<\/a> his schedule for 2025 with almost twice as many days of work as the old leader, Democrat Sen. 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