European Sunday Alliance Issues Manifesto for Work-Free Sunday
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- June 8, 2024
- 24/7 economy
- civil society
- cultural diversity
- digital revolution
- e-commerce
- ESA
- Eurocentric norms
- European Day for a Work-Free Sunday
- European social agenda
- European Sunday Alliance
- flexible working hours
- France Sunday work
- Germany Sunday laws
- gig economy
- globalization
- globalized economy
- inclusive policies
- labor rights
- mental health
- religious groups
- religious minorities
- social cohesion
- Sunday rest
- Sunday trading laws
- synchronized quality resting time
- trade unions
- UK Sunday trading
- work-free Sunday
- work-life balance
- worker well-being
On March 1, 2024, the European Sunday Alliance issued a new manifesto reaffirming its commitment to a work-free Sunday.
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