Section 37. Workday and workweek on public projects

Workday and workweek on public projects

Except in cases of extraordinary emergency, not to exceed eight hours shall constitute a day's work, and not to exceed forty-eight hours a week's work, for workmen engaged on any public work carried on or aided by the state, or any political subdivision thereof, whether done by contract, or otherwise.

Summary: (New section) Require 8-hour day on public works

Election Date: September 3, 1912

Votes For Ratification: 333307

Votes Against Ratification: 232898

Percent for Ratification: 59%

Percent Against Ratification: 41%

Notes:

Amendment Source: Proceedings and Debates of the Constitutional Convention of Ohio 1912 pg 2119 2145

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