In the United States, labor unions started forming in the mid-19th century. During the late 1700s and early 1800s, labor unions demanded safer working conditions, higher wages, and shorter hours.
like they do now
about 69.34% likely mostly rounded to 70%
By 1860 European immigrants had replaced farmwomen as the largest group of workers in American factories. Conditions for factory workers grew steadily worse.
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.
In the 1800s, skilled labor unions and craft workers frequently protested the hiring of unskilled factory workers. They argued that the influx of unskilled laborers undermined wages and working conditions, as these workers were often willing to accept lower pay. Additionally, some nativist groups opposed the hiring of immigrants, who were often unskilled, fearing that they would take jobs from native-born citizens. These protests reflected broader tensions related to class, skill, and immigration during the industrialization of the United States.
like they do now
7 cents an hour !
There were people that weaved and the men oversaw the women!
they ate breakfast there . it was watered down porridge with oatcake in it and onions.
about 69.34% likely mostly rounded to 70%
It was reasonable because many workers were being injured and their conditions grew worse
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Unions formed in the late 1800s because of unsafe working conditions. The factory workers wanted safer working conditions, shorter hours, and more pay
they would drive down wages.!!
By 1860 European immigrants had replaced farmwomen as the largest group of workers in American factories. Conditions for factory workers grew steadily worse.
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.
Many jobs could be done by unskilled workers who earned lower wages: Nova Net