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Written by Eva Chanda on 2024-09-02 at 14:08

Happy Labour Day y'all!

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This Labour Day ribbon from 1897 reminds us what a very long time we have been advocating for workers' rights. Then, to pay for expensive industrial equipment, factory owners demanded 12 to 16-hour shifts, 6 or 7 days a week, with no sick pay or compensation for injuries, at staggeringly low wages. Trade unions, collective bargaining and progressive legislation greatly improved lives and mandated safer working conditions, saving lives.💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏿

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