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Equity and working time: a challenge to achieve.

Frida Marina Fischer1, Lúcia Rotenberg, Claudia Roberta de Castro Moreno

  • 1Department of Environmental Health, School of Public Health, University of São Paulo, Brazil. fmfische@usp.br

Chronobiology International
|January 14, 2005
PubMed
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Equity in the workplace is a growing concern, especially with demanding schedules. Science plays a crucial role in addressing these issues and promoting better working conditions for all.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Sociology of Work
  • Chronobiology

Background:

  • Equity has gained prominence globally due to interconnected crises in human rights, health, and labor.
  • Work environments often exhibit a disregard for equity, marked by excessive workloads, long hours, and poor conditions, particularly in developing nations.
  • Precarious employment and deregulation exacerbate challenges in achieving equitable working conditions despite scientific advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define equity within demanding work environments.
  • To explore the scientific contributions to workplace equity.
  • To introduce the Working Time Society and its research focus.
  • To present current research on working time, health, and shiftwork.

Main Methods:

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  • Literature review and synthesis of current research on working time and health.
  • Introduction of a new scientific society focused on working time issues.
  • Overview of studies presented at the XVIth International Symposium on Night and Shiftwork.
  • Analysis of global trends in work organization and their impact on equity.

Main Results:

  • Workplace inequities are prevalent, driven by demanding schedules and deregulation.
  • Science offers insights into the relationship between working time, health, and well-being.
  • The Working Time Society aims to advance research and provide practical guidance on working hours.
  • Research encompasses circadian rhythms, shiftwork interventions, and risk prediction.

Conclusions:

  • Equity in the workplace remains a significant challenge, amplified by current work organization trends.
  • Continued scientific research and societal action are vital for promoting sustainable development and reducing inequality.
  • The Working Time Society serves as a platform for research and advocacy in working time and health.