Steelworkers in the late 1800s had a lot to worry about. There was danger at every turn from small workplaces to cramped spaces it was difficult to successfully work in.
Workers had to work 10 to 12 hours a day for six days of the week. It was hard back then, because a worker could be fired at any time for any reason. Many lost their jobs during downturns or were replaced by immigrants. Accidents were very common.
A steelworker might also have to suffer through a burn from hot steel.
Low wages, and long hours in unsafe working conditions.
Large, heavy, and dangerous equipment was very common for children to be using or working near
long worked hours
They all faced dangers and hardships... do those jobs sound easy? No, not really!
There are several cities that became centers of steel production in the late 1800s. Some of the main cities include Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Ohio among others.
What are three values associated with the middle class
They faced low wages and long hours in unsafe working conditions.
In he late 1800s in the United States, women could not vote. Very few women did paid work unless they were domestic workers, factory workers, or teachers.
They all faced dangers and hardships... do those jobs sound easy? No, not really!
They all faced dangers and hardships... do those jobs sound easy? No, not really!
They all faced dangers and hardships... do those jobs sound easy? No, not really!
Labor unions were formed to improve conditions for workers in the late 1800s.
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Labor unions were formed to improve conditions for workers in the late 1800s.
steel
metal workers and railroad workers
industrial workers
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Labor unions were formed to improve conditions for workers in the late 1800s.
Workers fought for higher wages, less hours, and less insurance.