In 1870, women made up approximately 20% of the total workforce in the United States, but specific statistics for the Department of Labor are not readily available as the department itself was not established until 1884. However, women were primarily employed in roles such as domestic work, textiles, and agriculture during this period. The overall workforce participation of women was limited due to societal norms and restrictions on their employment opportunities.
The industrial revolution had placed many women in the work force. In sewing and textile factories women in the 1870's in the US were numerous employees working under bad conditions with low pay. The new and different labor union was the Knights of Labor. Most labor unions were dominated by male workers. In the 1870's, however, women comprised over ten percent of the Knights of Labor.
The industrial revolution had placed many women in the work force. In sewing and textile factories women in the 1870's in the US were numerous employees working under bad conditions with low pay. The new and different labor union was the Knights of Labor. Most labor unions were dominated by male workers. In the 1870's, however, women comprised over ten percent of the Knights of Labor.
The Department of Labor in the United States employs around 16,000 employees.
There was a decrease in women accepted to colleges. There was a higher emphasis on skilled labor academies. There were many colleges being located in rural areas. people got smarter
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Statistics about the United States labor force can be obtained from the Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics at http://www.bls.gov/bls/employment.htm
Every state has it's own Department of Labor, which supervises companies and enforces the laws of employment in it's state. The US Department of Labor is the Federal Government and oversees the Federal laws regarding labor. Labor laws do differ from state in many issues, such as Child Labor laws (work permits, minimum age to enter the work force). This is the same type of separation of Federal and State power as the State Congress and Federal Congress.
As of March 2014, there were 17,450 employees working for the Labor Department. They all work to oversee fair labor practices, improve working conditions, and help job seekers find employment.
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