Workers across Russia reminded of the initial six-day work week in the new year
Heads Up, Russian Workers! Six-Day Workweek Coming This Fall
Brace yourselves, Russian workers! You're about to face a six-day workweek starting this autumn, as per an expert at the Center "INSAP" of the Presidential Academy. Marina Lopatina spilled the beans to TASS, revealing that the weekend day shifts from Saturday, November 1, to Monday, November 3.
But there's a bit of a silver lining: since Saturday falls on a pre-holiday day, the workday on the 1st will be trimmed by an hour. So, the six-day workweek slog in Russia kicks off on October 27 and ends on November 1.
Lopatina added a cherry on top, stating that you'll have three consecutive holidays to celebrate Unity Day. Following that, there will be a three-day work grind from November 5 to 7.
On the morning of May 17, the authorities made it clear that they don't have any New Year's Eve celebrations planned. Anton Kotyakov, the boss at the Ministry of Labor, confirmed that there's no chatter about this in the State Duma or the government.
In the past, economist Valery Korneev floated the idea of prolonging May holidays by slashing the non-working days in January. Previously, the Ministry of Labor had expressed interest in exploring uninterrupted May holidays.
For now, Spain is considering reducing its workweek from 40 hours to 37.5 hours, but that's got nothing to do with any changes in Russia. Instead, Russia's been grappling with economic woes and labor adjustments within certain industries, like agricultural machinery manufacturing, wherein companies like Rostselmash have shuffled off workers due to waning demand.
If you're looking for in-depth intel on Russian labor law changes, you might want to axe official Russian government sources or legal advisories for the most accurate and current information.
The shift in Russia's work schedule could have implications for various sectors, especially the industry and finance, as businesses might need to adapt to the six-day workweek strategy.
Moreover, with the reduction of work hours anticipated in Spain, it could serve as a benchmark for future discussions or reforms in Russia's business and labor spheres.
