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Hearing Before Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, House of Representatives: On the Bills H. R. 4438, H. R. 16676, and H. R. 18671, to Limit ... of Railroad Employees (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore the early movement to protect railroad workers by limiting hours and improving safety.
This primary-source record captures a 1906 congressional hearing where lawmakers and industry representatives discuss bills to cap hours for railroad employees. The proceedings reveal arguments about worker well‑being, accident prevention, and the practical effects on schedules, wages, and interstate commerce.
Readers gain insight into the era’s tensions between labor and management, the role of unions, and the legislative process used to address a pressing industrial safety issue.
- Context for early 20th‑century labor reform and workplace safety.
- Evidence of how hours, rest, and compensation were negotiated across lines of work.
- Direct exchanges between committee members, union reps, and rail executives.
- Observations on how new labor standards could affect efficiency and accident risk.
Ideal for readers interested in labor history, regulatory policy, or the evolution of workers’ rights in America.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book addresses the urgent need for limiting working hours for railroad employees engaged in interstate commerce, arguing that excessive hours endanger lives. The author points out that many serious accidents have occurred as a result of overworked employees. The book examines the problem from three perspectives: protection of interstate travelers, protection of employees, and protection of shippers. It cites statistics, resolutions, and expert opinions to build a compelling case for legislative action. The author emphasizes that machinery for proper enforcement is crucial, and that no railroad company need feel restrained if it takes proper measures to prevent excessive work hours. Ultimately, the book demonstrates that limiting working hours is essential for ensuring safety in the railroad industry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331472575_0
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