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| Keywords: labour labour history labourhistory protesters protest labour demonstration labourdemonstration ontario canada history blackandwhite monochrome outdoor black and white Date: September 10, 1914 Description: The men and women in this photo are gathered together in support of the eight hour work movement. The movement advocated restricting the length of the work day so that workers would be able to balance work, rest, and leisure activities (such as time with family or attending church). Demonstrations such as this one were a critical component of Canada's labour union movement in the early 20th century. Accession No.: 974.2.97 Date: September 10, 1914 Description: The men and women in this photo are gathered together in support of the eight hour work movement. The movement advocated restricting the length of the work day so that workers would be able to balance work, rest, and leisure activities (such as time with family or attending church). Demonstrations such as this one were a critical component of Canada's labour union movement in the early 20th century. Accession No.: 974.2.97 | ||||
