The Nine Hour Movement: A Legacy of Labor's Unrelenting Pursuit The recent news of 1,200 workers at National Steel Car in Hamilton on strike for higher wages and better working conditions brings to mind the Nine Hour Movement, an event from over 150 years ago.
In 1872, 1,500 workers marched through the streets of Hamilton demanding a reduction in working hours.
Although the movement failed to achieve its immediate goals, it has left behind a lasting impact on the Canadian labor movement.