A LABOUR Minister has slapped down civil servants demanding to work a four-day week.
Emma Reynolds accused them of making an attempt to tug Britain again to the Seventies and stated the thought was for the birds.
The PCS union that represents Whitehall employees insists departments may see £21.4million a yr elevated productiveness.
However Pensions Minister Ms Reynolds stated bluntly: “Effectively they received’t get one.”
When pressed as to why, she added: “As a result of we’re not residing within the Seventies.”
The Seventies noticed ministers pressured to introduce a three-day week to preserve energy amid strikes from coal miners and railway employees.
Sir Keir Starmer’s spokesman added that it was “not authorities coverage to help a four-day working week.”
The PCS union, which represents Whitehall employees, insists the working week lower may see £21.4million a yr in elevated productiveness.
PCS common secretary Fran Heathcote stated: “The federal government’s knee-jerk response is disappointing.
“Particularly as they ignore the proof in entrance of them {that a} four-day week can result in actual positive aspects, together with monetary financial savings, for employers and employees.”
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