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the excerpt below is from samuel gompers testimony before the senate committee on education and labor in 1883.
i maintain that the hours of labor ought to be reduced. from every standpoint the hours are too long in modern industries, more especially where the individual worker is but a part of the machine and is compelled to keep in motion in accordance with the velocity with which the machine turns.
what does this testimony demonstrate?
the desire of labor leaders to achieve a shorter workday for all workers
a lack of concern by some labor leaders for the conditions of unskilled labor
the belief that modern industry cannot succeed unless employees work long hours
the competition between the knights of labor and the american federation of labor

Explanation:

The excerpt shows Gompers advocating for reduced labor - hours as they are too long in modern industries. This reflects a labor - leader's desire for shorter workdays for workers. There is no indication of lack of concern for unskilled labor, no support for long - hours being necessary for industry success, and no mention of labor - union competition.

Answer:

the desire of labor leaders to achieve a shorter workday for all workers