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In this groundbreaking political work, Ira Steward argues that reducing working hours is key to reducing poverty and increasing wages for laborers. Drawing on a range of economic and historical data, The Eight Hour Movement is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of labor and social justice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Eight Hour Movement: A Reduction Of Hours Is An Increase Of Wages is a book written by Ira Steward in 1865. The book is a detailed account of the eight-hour movement that took place in the United States during the mid-19th century. The movement was aimed at reducing the number of working hours from 10-12 hours a day to 8 hours a day. Steward argues that reducing working hours would lead to an increase in wages and improve the overall working conditions of laborers.The book is divided into several chapters, each discussing a different aspect of the eight-hour movement. Steward provides a historical context for the movement, tracing its origins to the early labor movements in Europe. He then goes on to describe the various strategies employed by laborers to achieve their goal, including strikes, protests, and political lobbying.Steward also discusses the economic benefits of reducing working hours. He argues that by reducing the number of hours worked, laborers would have more time to pursue other activities, such as education and leisure. This, in turn, would lead to a more productive and educated workforce, which would benefit the economy as a whole.Overall, The Eight Hour Movement: A Reduction Of Hours Is An Increase Of Wages is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggles of laborers in the United States during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in labor history and the fight for workers' rights.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.