If by workweeks, you mean normal, 5-day working weeks, then there are 60 days in the twelve workweeks in question, as 5*12=60.
Most people (take part in leisure activities) when they have extra time due to shorter workweeks.
Most people (take part in leisure activities) when they have extra time due to shorter workweeks.
Most people (take part in leisure activities) when they have extra time due to shorter workweeks.
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Took part of leisure activities!
The 'working week' originally didn't exist. People worked seven days continuously. Religion brought in the 'day of rest' - and the idea of also having saturday off was an agreement between factory owners and their workers. The agreement was they could have the extra day - in return for being sober and ready for work on Monday !
Working people gained five-day workweeks primarily due to labor movements advocating for better working conditions and work-life balance. Key developments, such as the 40-hour workweek concept initiated by unions in the early 20th century, aimed to reduce long hours and improve employee well-being. The 1938 Fair Labor Standards Act in the United States solidified this change by establishing a standard workweek, leading to widespread adoption of the five-day workweek across various industries. This shift reflected broader societal changes, emphasizing the importance of leisure time and family life.
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The American Federation of Labor (A.F.L.),1886, was an alliance of trade and craft unions had arguments about the working conditions. They made strikes which led to higher wages with shorter workweeks. With Samuel Gompers as President.