Eight out of ten people working in shifts or at night believe their working hours have a negative impact on quality of life and health, according to a study published on Thursday by the FGTB trade union federation.
Out of 3,826 respondents from the industrial and service sectors, only 7.55% consider the legal retirement age to be achievable. This percentage drops to 5.85% for those with at least ten years' seniority.
Six out of ten workers believe it should be possible to retire at 58 or 60, which is in line with the situation in many countries such as Spain, Portugal, Austria, Finland and France, according to the FGTB.
According to the survey, one in five workers under the age of 40 is also considering a career change to daytime work.
"Without working conditions that take into account the arduous nature of these regimes, it will become increasingly difficult to find workers who are willing to sacrifice their health and private lives without any consideration," the FGTB concludes. "Contrary to the approach taken by Arizona, it seems urgent to take into account the hardship experienced by these workers."
Earlier this week, the Arizona coalition lifted the ban on night work as part of its Summer agreement.
Bonuses will also only be in force between midnight and 5.00 a.m. in the e-commerce and logistics sectors. However, this measure will not apply to workers currently in employment.
