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Hughes in Stand for Eight Hour Day
A lengthy defense argues the bill changes wage calculation to an eight hour basis without reducing hours of labor. It defends pro rata pay for time beyond eight hours and warns against labeling the measure as an eight hour day. The piece questions administration motives, arbitration, and the use of force over principle.
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