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SocietyWhy some say the two-day weekend needs a makeover

In October 1926, Henry Ford said his factories would close on Saturdays as well as Sundays, making his company the first large North American employer to adopt the schedule. Advocates for shorter workweeks say the arrangement should be updated for how people work and live today.

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CCBC News★★☆☆☆2026-10-17 08:00Original

Why some say the two-day weekend needs a makeover
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