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Episode 24: The History of the 8-Hour Workday and the 5-Day Work Week
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In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond delves into the history of the 8-hour workday and the 5-day work week. The episode uncovers how work schedules evolved from agrarian sun-up-to-sun-down routines to the industrial era's grueling long hours. It traces the labor movement's arduous struggle for a shorter workday, marked by strikes, rallies, and significant events like the Haymarket Affair. Important legislative milestones, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, are highlighted, along with influential figures like Henry Ford. The episode concludes by discussing the ongoing evolution of work schedules, including emerging interest in alternative work patterns like the four-day work week.
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