Eight Hours For Work (1894)

Eight Hours For Work is a book written by John Rae in 1894. It is a historical account of the labor movement in the United States, focusing on the fight for an eight-hour workday. The book covers the period from the early 1800s to the late 1800s and explores the various efforts made by workers to reduce their working hours and improve their working conditions. Rae provides an in-depth analysis of the social, economic, and political factors that contributed to the labor movement, including the rise of industrialization, the growth of trade unions, and the emergence of socialist and anarchist ideologies. He also examines the role of key figures in the movement, such as Samuel Gompers, Eugene Debs, and Lucy Parsons.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the labor movement. Rae discusses the early struggles of workers to organize and demand better conditions, the growth of the Knights of Labor and other unions, and the violent clashes between workers and employers that marked the movement's history. He also examines the impact of the movement on American society, including the passage of labor laws and the establishment of the eight-hour workday as a standard.Overall, Eight Hours For Work is a comprehensive and insightful account of the labor movement in the United States. It provides a valuable perspective on the struggles and achievements of workers in the late 19th century and offers important insights into the ongoing struggle for workers' rights today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.