James Stephens (trade unionist)

James Stephens
1889 engraving
Born(1821-08-08)8 August 1821
Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
Died14 November 1889(1889-11-14) (aged 68)
Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria
Occupation(s)Stonemason, Chartist, trade unionist
Known forInvolvement in eight-hour day movement

James Stephens (8 August 1821 – 14 November 1889) was a Welsh-born stonemason, Chartist, and Australian trade unionist who was active in the eight-hour day movement in the 1850s.

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