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In October, 1884, the Federation met in Chicago and set May 1, 1886, as the day for the general introduction of the eight-hour system. A general strike was inaugurated in Chicago on that day, and the building trades, cigar-makers, and some other trades gained an eight-hour day or a less reduction since that day.