Today in 1940 The 40-hour work week goes into effect under the Fair Labor Standards Act, signed by President Roosevelt two years earlier. ~ Labor Tribune
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General Membership Meetings: Baltimore - Nov. 3 @ 10 a.m. Salisbury - Nov. 17 @ 10 a.m. Please be present and on time. And bring a coworker!