Word: eight-hour
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...Eight-hour...
...Chamber ratified the Washington eight-hour working day convention, negotiated at Washington in 1919. The convention does not become operative for France until Germany ratifies, but M. Durafour, Minister of Labor, promised the good officers of the Government to hasten Germany's action. Four years have already passed since the pact became effective (July...
...Miners' Executive, headed by the extremist A. J. Cook, decided to fight the reduction of pay and declined to consider an eight-hour working day. Questions were asked in the House of Commons where Premier Baldwin, admitting the seriousness of the outlook, said it was the policy of his Government not to interfere in the dispute until absolutely necessary. It was evident, however, that both the miners and their employers were anxious to avoid a strike and the possibility of Government intervention...
...Dropping the eight-hour...
...That the seven-day week is just as common as formerly, if not more so, especially where the eight-hour day has replaced the twelve-hour day. However, in most cases, the men are allowed to take one day off a week if they desire...