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A Shorter Working Day
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781021054067
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 228
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Written at the height of the labor movement in the early 20th century, this book calls for a shorter workday as a way to improve the lives of working people. Hadfield argues that reducing the hours of work will increase efficiency, reduce accidents, and improve the health and well-being of workers. He draws on examples from other countries where shorter workdays have been implemented, and makes a passionate case for this important reform. A timely and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in labor issues.
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