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The book delves into the historical movement advocating for the eight-hour workday, highlighting its economic, social, and political implications. Rae discusses the strategies employed by workers and labor unions, including strikes and political lobbying, emphasizing the movement's significance for fairness and justice. He posits that achieving an eight-hour workday is essential for fostering a more equitable and democratic society. This work serves as a critical resource for understanding labor history and the ongoing quest for workers' rights.
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Eight Hours For Work (1894), John Rae
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Eight Hours For Work (1894)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Rae
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 356
- ISBN13
- 9781436830492
- Category
- World history
- Description
- The book delves into the historical movement advocating for the eight-hour workday, highlighting its economic, social, and political implications. Rae discusses the strategies employed by workers and labor unions, including strikes and political lobbying, emphasizing the movement's significance for fairness and justice. He posits that achieving an eight-hour workday is essential for fostering a more equitable and democratic society. This work serves as a critical resource for understanding labor history and the ongoing quest for workers' rights.