Quote – Alfred J. Talley of the Confectioners Association for the State of New York. Only date available: 1913.

If in the candy business, people engaged in this line in other states who come to New York for their product are unable to receive it, they will take their trade away from the State of New York and give it to other states where this work can be produced in greater volume possibly at a reduced price.

He is asking for an exemption for candy manufacturers from the shorter day laws. Specifically, he wants an exemption of “of ten hours per week additional overtime work. ” And a similar sixty day period around Easter, allowing for 64 hours a week. Factory Investigating Commission, Second Report, Volume IV p. 1641.

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