Labor Day

During the Industrial Revolution in the 1800’s, people used to work shifts lasting up to 14 hours per day, 6 days per week. The labor movement reduced shifts to 12 hours, and then to 10 hours, and down to the present 8 hours per day. Henry Ford introduced the two-day weekend in order to allow consumers more leisure time to enjoy his products, bringing us to the present 5 days per week.

How does our current work week compare to the original 14 hour 6 day work week? Choose the closest answer.