By the early 20th century, most of the larger cities and more than half the states had established an eight-hour day on public works.

The miners also wanted the eight-hour day, and the right to join a union.

Employees get a total of 30 minutes rest during an eight-hour day, and they often must work extra hours.

Working to reform the eight-hour day paid off eventually and continues on today.

At the beginning, she made about $30, and sometimes less, in an eight-hour day.

No doubt as to where I would be standing for the eight-hour day, two miles out to sea.

In 1864, the eight-hour day quickly became a central demand of the Chicago labor movement.

"These guys put in an eight-hour day and then go home."

You can do only so much in an eight-hour day.

They now pay about $3.80 for an eight-hour day, instead of $3.20, which is good, he said.