Top 10 Worst “Accomplishments” of the American Labor Movement

6.  The Eight Hour Work Day

By enacting the eight hour work day, the Labor Movement created a sharp distinction between full time jobs, overtime, and part time work. Because this distinction exists, many employers make sure not to work their employees as many hours as it might take to get the job done, and because of this, people who might otherwise have earned more are required to make do with less at their primary place of employment. As a result, instead of working overtime at their regular jobs, employees have to seek a second job or part-time work to make the amount of money they desire or need for themselves and their families. If you wonder why so many people are working at more than one job to make ends meet, you can thank the Labor Movement.