Here’s the translation into American English:
In 2023, it has been observed that 22.4% of workers in the European Union (EU) performed their duties during the weekends, highlighting a concerning trend in the region’s labor dynamics. This phenomenon affects various sectors and types of occupations, being especially notable among skilled workers in agriculture, forestry, and fishing, where the percentage rises to 49.5%. It is also significant in the services and sales sector, at 48.9%, and in elementary occupations, which reach 26.7%.
It’s interesting to note the clear difference between employees and self-employed workers in this statistic. Only 19.2% of employees typically work on weekends, a figure that increases considerably to 46.7% for employers. Additionally, 37.8% of self-employed workers without employees also find themselves in this situation.
When analyzing the situation by country, Greece leads with 32.3% of its employees working over the weekend. Italy closely follows with 30.9%, while Cyprus rounds out the top three at 26.4%. In contrast, the lowest rates are recorded in Lithuania (3.0%), Poland (4.5%), and Hungary (6.6%).
This analysis becomes particularly relevant coinciding with the celebration of International Workers’ Day, which is observed annually on May 1st. The growing trend of working on weekends not only reflects the demands of the European labor market but also raises important questions about the balance between personal and professional life in an increasingly demanding work environment.
via: MiMub in Spanish
