Colorado Eight-Hour Workday Amendment (1902)
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| Topic Working hours regulations |
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| Type Legislatively referred constitutional amendment |
Origin |
Colorado Eight-Hour Workday Amendment was on the ballot as a legislatively referred constitutional amendment in Colorado on November 4, 1902. It was approved.
| A "yes" vote supported providing for an eight-hour workday. |
| A "no" vote opposed providing for an eight-hour workday. |
Election results
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72,980 | 73.53% | ||
| No | 26,266 | 26.47% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Eight-Hour Workday Amendment was as follows:
| “ | For the Eight (8) Hour Amendment to Article V of the Constitution Against the Eight (8) Hour Amendment to Article V of the Constitution | ” |
Path to the ballot
- See also: Amending the Colorado Constitution
A two-thirds vote was needed in each chamber of the Colorado State Legislature to refer the constitutional amendment to the ballot for voter consideration.
See also
External links
- Colorado State Legislature: Ballot Measure History Database
- Idaho Springs Siftings-News, October 4, 1902
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