Who was the first person to advocate an eight hours working day for workers ?
British utopian socialist and industrial reformer Robert Owen was the first person to advocate an eight-hour working day for industrial workers in 1817, coining the famous…
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Who was the first person to advocate an eight hours working day for workers ?
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British utopian socialist and industrial reformer Robert Owen was the first person to advocate an eight-hour working day for industrial workers in 1817, coining the famous labour movement slogan: 'Eight hours' labour, Eight hours' recreation, Eight hours' rest.'
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UGC NET HRM / Labour Welfare and Industrial Relations