Historical Events tagged with "buildingworkers"
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Social Movements & Civil Rights
Melbourne's Stonemasons Demand an Eight-Hour Day
April 21st, 1856 168 years ago
Stonemasons and building workers in Melbourne marched from the University of Melbourne to Parliament House advocating for an eight-hour workday. This significant event highlighted the labor movement's push for better working conditions and reasonable hours. The passionate demonstration aimed to secure legal recognition of the eight-hour workday, showcasing the growing strength of organized labor in the region.
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