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EPISODE · Feb 1, 2024 · 4 MIN

Thursday Thoughts | The 40-Hour Work Week

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Welcome to Thursday Thoughts! Every other Thursday, Joe will speak about a specific person, place, or event in history in under five minutes. This week, we teach you about the history of the 40-hour work week, its origins, and why it came into being. Spoiler alert: There was a good reason.

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