The Origin and Importance of Weekends: A Historical Perspective
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This video provides a brief history of the origin of the weekend, starting from the absence of a nationally agreed break to the demands made by unions for Saturday and Sunday off. It highlights the passing of the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938, which led to employers giving employees full weekends off. The newfound leisure time allowed people to engage in various activities and hobbies, regardless of the weather.
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