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In its history of the 40-hour week, the article omits the substantial contribution of organized labor to fighting for shorter hours: https://en.wikipedia.org/w
by lsy 10y ago
In its history of the 40-hour week, the article omits the substantial contribution of organized labor to fighting for shorter hours:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-hour_day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-hour_day
Keeping this history in mind might allow us to determine other reasons and means for improving on the workweek than pure business interest.
- ue_ 10y agoIn my opinion, no consideration should be given to 'business interest' over the interests of the workers. The idea that the workers ought to just settle for compromises is rubbish.
- pc86 10y agoWell life is about compromise, so there's that. A 100% pro-worker, anti-employer solution would not work, just like a 100% pro-employer, anti-worker rights solution wouldn't either.