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That might be the final chord, but the tune started back in the 18th century, as a long struggle: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-hour_day_movement https:
by nine_k 2y ago
That might be the final chord, but the tune started back in the 18th century, as a long struggle: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-hour_day_movement https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-hour_day_movement
It wasn't a sudden bout of benevolnce from the FDR administration, or from anyone in the management or government.
- randomdata 2y ago> It wasn't a sudden bout of benevolnce from the FDR administration Was there something to suggest it was? Getting workers back working isn't for the benefit of workers.
- nine_k 2y agoHow about letting them earn wages which they otherwise would not?
- randomdata 2y agoA wage is debt, so not beneficial in and of itself. It can be beneficial when you call the debt and turn it into something tangible (e.g. food), of course, but that is also of benefit to the business who derives joy in giving you that food. It is not for the benefit of workers. It is for the benefit of everyone.