Men worked for 16 hours a day in the factories
Women worked for 12 hours
and no child under the age of 9 was allowed to work more than 9 hours
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Workers of all classes increasingly worked shorter hours
wages increased faster than prices.
Employers were against employese
American Federation of labor
12 hours
1800 minutes / 60 minutes = 30 hours
Working conditions began to improve for many workers.
1800 - 1000 = 8 hours
1800 ÷ 24 = 75 days
Working conditions began to improve for many workers.
24 hours in one day, so 1800 divided by 24 equals 75 days.
In 1800, common jobs in factories included machine operators, textile workers, laborers, and supervisors. Workers were often employed in tasks such as operating machinery, assembling products, or maintaining equipment. Many jobs were physically demanding and required long hours in harsh conditions.
The typical pay of factory workers in late 1800 was around $2 per week.
24hrs
10
needed many unskill workers