Statement in response to our 32-hour Workweek Letter

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 17, 2025

Media Contact:

Michael Suchecki, CPSA Communications Director
ProgressiveStaffers@gmail.com

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Progressive Staff Association (CPSA) today released the following statement on its January 16 letter on a rotating 32-hour workweek:

“The Congressional Progressive Staff Association hereby withdraws its recent letter to congressional leadership on a rotating 32-hour workweek. 

“The letter failed to make two things clear: First, that progressive congressional staff are dedicated to serving the American people no matter how many hours it takes to get the job done. Second, that there are well-known, longstanding workplace issues that deserve Congress’s immediate attention if it wishes to effectively serve the people.

“There are myriad ways Congress can address these issues. Right now, a 32-hour workweek for staff will not be one of them.

“We are ready to continue the urgent task of serving our bosses’ constituents and advancing the causes that put working-class people first.”

“CPSA is looking forward to continuing to support staff in their efforts to address these critical workplace issues.”

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CPSA was formed in 2021 to uplift the voices and experiences of progressive staff. We believe by educating people on the issues impacting staff and advocating for structural reform, we can inspire meaningful change for congressional employees across the country. With over 1,500 members, CPSA is the largest staff association on Capitol Hill and is growing every day.