21. The most common changes were reducing work hours, changing to a lower-paying job, and quitting work to stay at home. 22. The unions lifted the work ban because the association agreed to improve their work conditions, such as reducing work hours. 23. They reduced office hours and prohibited cash withdrawals. 24. Among its recommendations were implementing policies that reduce working hours, increase free time for the family and improve access to child day care. 25. Bessa sided with large retailers, who argued that reducing shopping hours, especially on Sunday afternoons, would lead to reduced profits and staff cutbacks. 26. Geunich suggested instead that overtime hours be reduced. 27. Headway was also made on reducing work hours, the government said. 28. It will spell out the kind of aid the state will offer companies which reduce work hours. 29. Kelleher said he would reduce his hours but continue to spend most of his time working. 30. Nafsa has also approached the Immigration and Naturalisation Service to relax its economic hardship provision to allow students in financial difficulty to increase work hours and reduce study hours. |