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  1. On the 21st of April 1856 #stonemasons #union members constructing the University downed tools and walked off the job - after working 8 hours - in protest over their employers refusal to accept their demands for reduced working hours. Their #directaction brought the employers to the negotiating table and led to an agreement whereby stonemasons worked no more than an #8hourday.

    8 hours work
    8 hours rest
    8 hours recreation

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    #workingclasshistory