H.r. 11651 - Eight Hours For Laborers On Government Work: Hearings Before The Committee ... May 3, 16, 18, 22, 24, 28 And 29, 1906 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781246584233)

This historical document contains the hearings before the House Labor Committee regarding H.R. 11651, a bill proposing an eight-hour workday for laborers on government work. Held in May 1906, the hearings record the discussions, testimonies, and arguments surrounding this landmark piece of legislation. The transcript captures the voices of various stakeholders, including congressmen, labor representatives, and business owners, offering insights into the social and economic conditions of the era.

Researchers and historians will find this primary source invaluable for understanding the early 20th-century labor movement and the debates over workers' rights and government regulation. The volume provides a detailed account of the legislative process and the challenges faced in establishing fair labor standards. Examining "H.r. 11651 - Eight Hours For Laborers On Government Work" offers a window into a pivotal moment in American labor history.

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