Work & the Rat RaceHistory of Work
The 40-Hour Week Was a Fight
Weekends weren't a gift; they were won
Your weekend feels like it's always been there. It hasn't. People struck, marched and fought for it, and many never got one.
You'll find out
- How long a factory week used to be
- The slogan behind May Day
- When 40 hours became the law
Why it matters
Knowing your free time was won changes how you think about selling it.
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