In 1842, the Massachusetts legislature restricted child labor in factories to 10 hours a day and by 1874, this was extended to minors under age 18 and women. In 1900, the commonwealth limited their working hours per week to 58.
Greenfield Gazette and Courier. “Shorter Hours for Women.” July 14, 1900. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/l01-120/. Accessed on October 16, 2024.
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