New York could lead the nation to a 4-day workweek. But lawmakers need to hear from you.

Two bills are on the table in Albany that could make New York the first state to pilot a four-day workweek—one for private employers, and one for government workers. Although these bills aren’t giving every New Yorker a 4-day workweek quite yet, history tells us that pilots will pave the way for much broader action.

A century ago, the 40-hour workweek began with government workers and some private employers, which created enough momentum to pass it into law for everyone. These pilot bills are a big step toward making the 4-day workweek a reality.

But unless state lawmakers act now, these bills might never even get a hearing.