The 1940 Cuban Constitution Guaranteed Progressive Workers Rights The 1940 Cuban Constitution guaranteed workers' rights that were ahead of most countries in the world, including eight-hour workdays, minimum wage protections, paid vacation time, and maternity leave. Cuban labor protections were among the most progressive globally at the time. Workers in Cuba had legal rights that American and European laborers were still actively fighting to achieve. Fulgencio Batista helped write this progressi