Rochdale Observer August 19th 1892 :
Result today of a ballot of the Rochdale and District Power Loom Weavers' Association on the eight hours question, declared : 1,010 voted for, 850 against adopting the system.
Out of 600 spinners, 282 voted for, 93 against.
The Industrial Revolution in Britain meant the working day could range from 10 to 16 hours for six days a week.
There was a demand for a 10 hour day in 1810 and by 1817 Robert Owen coined the slogan :
Eight hours labour, eight hours recreation, eight hours rest.
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