Când s-a inventat programul de lucru de 8 ore pe zi? Weekendul liber nu exista în perioada regimului Ceaușescu • Newsweek România

The 8-hour workday was established in the early 19th century, with significant changes occurring during the Industrial Revolution. In the U.S., the 8-hour workday was popularized by Henry Ford in 1926, leading to a standard 40-hour workweek. However, during the communist regime in Romania, there was no weekend off, with workers typically working six days a week. The concept of a 5-day workweek gained traction in the early 20th century, but in Romania, the situation remained rigid under Ceaușescu. Post-1990, labor norms began to align with European standards, allowing for weekends off. Recent discussions have emerged around a 4-day workweek as a potential solution for improving employee well-being and productivity.