Executive Order 777

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Executive Order 777 (1908)
by President of the United States

Prescribing Hours of Labor at Navy Yards577026

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See the Notes section for a list of Executive Orders affected by or related to the issuance of this Executive Order.

Signed by President Theodore Roosevelt Saturday, April 4, 1908

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577026Executive Order 777 — Prescribing Hours of Labor at Navy Yards5770261908President of the United States

It is hereby ordered that on Saturdays, until further notice, during the months and at the naval stations hereinbelow named, four hours, exclusive of time for luncheon, shall constitute a day's work for skilled mechanics and laborers and employees in the classified service at said naval stations; viz:

Naval Stations:

Cavlte and Olongapo, P. I.: April, May, and June;

Guam: July, August, and September;

Tutuila: December, January, and February;

Honolulu: July, August, and September;

Guantanamo: June, July, and August;

San Juan, P. R.: August, September, and October:

Provided, That if any skilled mechanic or laborer shall work more than four hours on any Saturday during the months aforesaid he shall be paid for such extra work at the rate of fifty per centum in addition to his regular and normal compensation and no more.