The Workday That Wouldn't Die


60m 2000

Brief Synopsis

A century ago, workers won the right to an eight-hour work day. It was a remarkable achievement that ushered in a new era. But times have changed. The new economy is rapidly rewriting the rules. For millions of Americans, "nine to five" now seems like a quaint idea from a bygone era. The program exp

Film Details

Also Known As
Livelyhood (10/06/00), Workday That Wouldn't Die
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

A century ago, workers won the right to an eight-hour work day. It was a remarkable achievement that ushered in a new era. But times have changed. The new economy is rapidly rewriting the rules. For millions of Americans, "nine to five" now seems like a quaint idea from a bygone era. The program explores this changing notion of the workday.

Film Details

Also Known As
Livelyhood (10/06/00), Workday That Wouldn't Die
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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