July 14, 2008:

Utah's four-day work week initiative for state employees is getting quite a bit of national coverage. CNN Money.com, TIME Magazine and USA Today are just some of the publications that feature articles about Utah's new plan. Beginning August 4th, Utah will become the first state to mandate a shortened work week for many state employees. The schedule will run from 7 am to 6 pm, Monday through Thursday. Governor Jon Huntsman Jr's "Working 4 Utah" program is designed to save taxpayers $3 million annually in utility costs. There's no doubt that many leaders in other states will be monitoring news from Utah in the coming months.

Related Links:
Utah goes to 4-day workweek to save energy (CNN Money.com)
Utah Gov't Tries 4-Day Workweek (TIME)
Most state workers in Utah shifting to 4-day week (USA Today)
Utah is going to a 4-day workweek (MSNBC)

Related Article:
The Four Day Work Week: 16 Reasons Why This Might Be an Idea Whose Time Has Come (The Oil Drum)

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