The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 86
What has already been done towards getting an Eight Hours Day
What has already been done towards getting an Eight Hours Day.
Some shortening of the working day has already taken place In some cases the employers have voluntarily conceded more leisure to their workers. In some industries Trade Union action has reduced the hours. Many thousands of workers now enjoy leisure secured to them by the Factory Acts for which their fathers fought. Let us see how much has yet been won by each of these methods.