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July 24, 2014 Unpredictability of Work Hours Becomes a Labor Issue The next big labor issue in the U.S. may be a push for greater predictability of work schedules, according to The New York Times: With companies constantly adjusting staffing to maximize efficiency, 47% of part-time hourly workers ages 26 to 32 receive a week or less of advance notice for their schedules. Unpredictable hours make it hard for workers to arrange child care and to take second jobs to make ends meet. SOURCE: A Push to Give Steadier Shifts to Part-Timers

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