People's Pilot, Volume 5, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 April 1896 — Eight-Hour Day Movement. [ARTICLE]

Eight-Hour Day Movement.

Cleveland, Ohio, April B—lt is said that 5,000 men belonging to the building trades unions in this city will demand the eight-hour day before May 1. The carpenters’ union has sent out letters to all contractors asking their cooperation in the movement. Several contractors haye consented to grant the eight-hour day provided the demand is not made for more pay. The men will not demand any increase of wages, believing that better pay will follow.