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apr 27, 1916 - Eight hour workday for Railroad workers

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Before this day, railroad workers had to endure long and hard work days, some being 10 hours long. After many protest and strikes, President Roosevelt helped them in the requiring of an 8 hour day.

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apr 27, 1916
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~ 109 years ago