Summary
Cardboard badge or ticket in the shape of a map of mainland Australia, supporting the continuation of a 44 hour week. Made by Union Label Printing Trades.
The 44 hour week comprised 5 and a half 8 hour days. In1920 the 44 hour week was awarded to timber workers and engineers in Victoria, and by 1939 the 44 hour week applied to all industries. In 1948 the 5 day 40 hour week appliled to all workers.
Physical Description
Cardboard badge in the shape of a map of mainland Australia. White with red writing and logo. Has white string attached possibly to tie to clothing etc.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Politics & Society, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Andrew Reeves, 1992
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Publisher
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Inscriptions
Printed: WHAT WE HAVE/44 / HOURS/WE WILL HOLD/ UNION [Australia] THE PRINTING TRADES LABEL.
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Overall Dimensions
7.1 cm (Length), 6 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Working Hours, Trade Unions, Politics, Political Protests, Badges
