Summary
Poster for the Youth Poster Exhibition detailing significant events in the history of the Eight Hour Day, focusing on the Industrial Revolution.
Action taken by stonemasons on 21 April 1856 led to the establishment of the Eight Hour Day, with the government agreeing that workers employed on public works should enjoy an eight hour day with no loss of pay. It was a world first and became emblematic of the rights of labour. In recognition of the significance of this achievement, April 21 was made a public holiday in 1879 and commemorative marches were held each year from 1879 until 1951. The Eight Hour Day holiday was renamed Labour Day in 1934. In 1955 the Labour Day march and celebrations were replaced by Moomba celebrations.
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Poster printed in orange and black ink outlining stories and significant events in the history of the eight hour day, focusing on the Industrial Revolution, with photographic and drawn illustrations. The title, printed on a banner, reads "1856 8 HOUR DAY 1991", with the slogan "The Struggle for Worker's Rights is the Struggle for Human Rights" printed in white across the lower edge. The poster was produced for the Youth Poster Exhibition.
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Upper left corner: "Youth / Poster / Exhibition" Title, in banner: "1856 / 8 HOUR DAY / 1991" Lower edge: "The Struggle for Worker's Right's is the Struggle for Human Rights" Extensive text over poster.
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78 cm (Length), 41 cm (Width)
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Keywords
8 Hours Day Movement, Women's Work, Women's Role, Children's Work, Trade Unions, Working Life, Workers Rights, Making History - Eight Hour Day, Working Life