Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Today in Labor History

October 24  --  Union Communications Services, Inc.

The 40-hour work week goes into effect under the Fair Labor Standards Act, signed by President Roosevelt two years earlier - 1940
 
U.S. minimum wage increases to 40¢ an hour - 1945

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