Eight Hour Movement

The Eight Hour Movement was a labor campaign in the late 19th and early 20th centuries advocating for workers to have an eight-hour workday, a standard of 8 hours for work, 8 hours for rest, and 8 hours for personal life. It aimed to improve working conditions, promote work-life balance, and reduce exploitation by ensuring workers weren't overworked. The movement gained momentum through protests, strikes, and organized labor efforts, influencing labor laws and establishing the eight-hour workday as a standard in many countries. It marked a significant step toward workers' rights and fair labor practices.