Chapter 10 · Sweden's modern history
Vilket arbetstidskrav drev den svenska arbetarrörelsen under demokratiseringen?
What working-time demand did the Swedish labour movement pursue during democratisation?
Correct answer: An eight-hour working day
An eight-hour working day was an important historical demand. It aimed to reduce long working hours and allow more time for rest and life outside work.
Key words
arbetsdag · working day
Source: UHR: Sverige i fokus, korrigerad 2026-08-10 · Kapitel 10, tryckt sida 33: arbetarrorelsen
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Why this option does not fit
Fyra dagars arbetsvecka
A four-day week is a different model from the historical eight-hour demand.
Sex timmars arbetsdag
A six-hour day goes further than the historical demand asked about.
Tre dagars arbetsvecka
A three-day week was not the eight-hour demand pursued.