Isbn: 9781333720926 - eight hours for laborers on government work: report by the hon. victor h. metcalf, secretary department of commerce and labor, on h. r. 4064; eight-hour bill (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. In the late 1800s, the United States deliberated instituting an eight-hour workday for laborers. This book provides an exhaustive investigation into potential effects of such legislation. Not only are there insights into the impact on manufacturing, but also on the shipbuilding industry, exports, and even agriculture. Through interviews and exhaustive research, the author outlines the results of reduced working hours on productivity, employee well-being, and national economy. Ultimately, this book uncovers the potential consequences of a shorter workday, offering a valuable historical perspective on labor practices and their implications. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…