Working Class History
#OtD 21 Apr 1856 stonemasons in Melbourne, Australia, went on strike demanding a maximum 8-hour working day. Very well organised, they soon achieved it for workers on public works in the city with no loss of pay https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/9337/Melbourne-8-hour-day-strike
Working Class History

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Show threadGraham C12h ago
@workingclasshistory I always thought it was in March. The labour day holiday celebrating the 8 hour movement in Melbourne is in March. Any idea why they don't do it in April?
Show threadstib11h ago

@workingclasshistory
#altText4You banner with the words "8 hours labour, 8 hours recreation, 8 hours rest"

Fucking lift your game @workingclasshistory

Show threadAnaximander11h ago
@workingclasshistory Still an important landmark.
Show threadeuroplus 11h ago
@workingclasshistory @decryption ✊🏻
Show threadtroz8h ago
@workingclasshistory @Amy Maybe someday, working mothers will get similar rights, but it seems unlikely.
Show threadOld_IT_geek I voted Yes6h ago
@workingclasshistory under Dutton’s WorkChoices it will be
8 hours in the office (30 min lunch, 2x5 min toilet)
4 hours commute
4 hours unpaid over time
8 hours rest but on call and online with no right to switch off.