EVENTS

Information Session: Autumn 2024 4 Day Week Pilot​

• Thursday 5 September, 3pm - 4pm (Zoom link)

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The 4 Day Week Campaign and flexible working consultancy Timewise have partnered to launch a second four-day week pilot in the UK this Autumn, with research support from University of Cambridge, Boston College and the Autonomy Institute.

The six-month pilot is scheduled to begin on November 4 with trainings and workshops starting in mid-September.

Come and join us at this Information Session to find out more.

 

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Liberal Democrat Party Conference fringe event

• Monday 16th September, 1:15pm - 2:15pm

• Pavilion Room, The Grand Hotel Brighton

 

We will be hosting a conference fringe event on The Case for the Four Day Week at this year's Liberal Democrat Party Conference. Join us for a panel discussion which will explore the benefits of the four-day week, providing first-hand insight to how the four-day week is working in the public and private sector, the wider impact of the four-day week and the latest research around it.

 

Speakers include: Cllr Bridget Smith (South Cambridgeshire District Council), Gary Conroy (5 Squirrels), Dr Will Stronge (The Autonomy Institute) & Aliyah Davies (4 Day Week Campaign)

 

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Labour Party Conference fringe event

• Monday 23rd September, 4pm - 5pm

• ACC Liverpool, Arena Room 5 (please note you will need a conference pass to access this venue)

 

We will be hosting a fringe event on The Case for the Four Day Week at this year's Labour Party Conference. Join us for a panel discussion which will bring together Parliamentarians and Trade Unionists as well as four-day week researchers and campaigners. Our panellists will discuss the growing trade union movement for a four-day week, the latest research and wider societal implications, and the crucial role Parliament can play to ensure a fair UK-wide transition to a four-day week with no loss of pay.

 

Speakers include: Peter Dowd MP, Fran Heathcote (PCS), Dr Will Stronge (The Autonomy Institute) & Joe Ryle (4 Day Week Campaign)

 

 

 

Cambridge Employers 4 Day Week Event

• Tuesday 15th October, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

• Cripps Court Magdalene College, 1-3 Chesterton Road Cambridge CB4 3AD

Join us for an exciting evening filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities.​​​​​​

Connect with fellow professionals, hear from employers in the public and private sector who are already operating under a shorter working week, and learn about the benefits of implementing a 4-day work week in your organisation.

Speakers include:

• Bridget Smith - Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council (the first council to trial a four-day week)

• Professor Brendan Burchell ( involved with the UK’s 2022 four day week trial)

• More to be announced!

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