H.R. 11651--Eight Hours for Laborers On Government Work

<p>This document presents the hearings before the House Labor Committee regarding H.R. 11651 a bill proposing an eight-hour workday for laborers and mechanics employed on government projects. Held in May 1906 these hearings provide insight into the legislative considerations and societal debates surrounding labor conditions in the early 20th century United States. The testimonies and discussions reflect concerns about fair wages working hours and the government's role in setting labor standards.</p> <p>H.R. 11651--Eight Hours for Laborers On Government Work offers a valuable primary source for understanding the historical context of labor legislation and the evolving relationship between the government workers and contractors. The record of these hearings illuminates the challenges and compromises involved in shaping labor policy during a period of significant industrial expansion and social reform.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>