Argentina — Historical Events Description

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Argentina
Event
Argentina Adopts National Labor Regulation on Working Hours
Category
Social
Date
1929-03-08
Country
Argentina
Description

Argentina implemented a national rule for maximum working hours on 8 March 1929. Lawmakers responded to growing concerns about workplace conditions. The regulation limited daily hours and encouraged better treatment of workers. It influenced factory schedules, commercial practices, and employee protections. Labor groups welcomed the new standards as progress toward fair employment. The reform shaped future labor legislation. Its adoption marked a major milestone in social policy.