THE FORTY-HOUR WEEK
TO THE EDXTOB OS THE PRESS. Sir, —When one reads these complaints about, the 40-hour week, and the desire of other people that we should be allowed to work as long as we like, then the mind wanders back three or four years. There were no restrictions as far as hours of work were concerned. The funny thing is there was no job. Of course, there was the Government job—two days a week, at such soul-enthralling work as grubbing, picking up leaves, and generally employing time. Then one day had to be allowed for the sugar-sack parade. Free garden seeds were allowed, so that every incentive was given the other fellow to work hard and long. The pub. was not visited. We had not got the club password, “Cash.” The grocer and draper suffered for the same reason. If folk would realise that, a smaller number of hours means employment for somebody else, then the advantage to the other fellow would be very evident.— Yours, etc., PENSO, September 28, 1938.
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Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22519, 29 September 1938, Page 9
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