the eight hour work day was established on 19 may 1869.
when was the eight hour work day established?
19 may 1869
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section::::secretary of navy 1869.:enforced full pay and eight hour work day.









































on may 29, 1869 borie enforced full pay and the eight hour work day at the brooklyn navy yard for mechanics and laborers for work "per diem". workers would receive unpaid backpay dating from may 19. borie gave specific instructions:









































the preciseness of the working times upset the workers. 









































section::::secretary of navy 1869.:desegregated washington navy yard.
adolph e. borie