Bernie Sanders says if AI is coming for workers, it should bring a four-day workweek with it

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Bernie Sanders and Mark Takano want AI productivity gains to help deliver a 32-hour workweek without cuts to workers’ weekly pay or benefits.

Key facts

  • Bernie Sanders and Mark Takano want AI productivity gains to help deliver a 32-hour workweek without cuts to workers’ weekly pay or benefits.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:00:30 UTC.

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  2. Bernie Sanders says if AI is coming for workers, it should bring a four-day workweek with it

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