Child Labor In The 1800s
In America the country is based off of political and non -political attributes,and the ongoing encouragement of hard work. Labor is a vital part of America,everything in our country has been made or constructed by people who showed appreciation for our country. I think it is important to acknowledge people who have made big contributions to our country by being totally selfless in the benefit of others. These good samaritans have created opportunities for people that would lead them to wealth and prosperity. Also Labor is more than just a manufacturing job , it’s the ability to work hard in an association with others where there is recognition given to those who show commitment and diligence towards their job. Labor has had a positive influence
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During this period people were reliant on one person to make an income for one household, and typically they would aim for people who are young with high stamina to have jobs that required to operate heavy machinery. Putting children on heavy machinery was a very critical decision to make, children are not physically or mentally developed to take on a task of that nature. Later in the 1800’s, The Federations of Organized Trades and labor unions was formed, labor unions has risen the standard of living for most people.
The Federations of Organized Trades and labor unions made it possible for people to receive better wages and sensible hours. The labor movement was aid to ending child labor,and giving health benefits to those in need,injured or retired. Also in the 1800’s two financial classes were created which was the rich and the poor. By the working class being created, it cause sort of a division between people based on finances when they were supposed to be “equal”but people who were not financially able were not given same opportunities as someone who were …show more content…
After 1920 a legislation was passed for women to be able have to work and receive equal pay as men. But it did not become a law until over 40 years later in the 1960’s women were officially allowed to work and get equivalent pay as men. Most women seemed to seek interest in jobs in the medical field such as nurses doctors, that required educational experience. By women beginning to work , the U.S Labor began to quickly increase with women becoming apart of the labor
During this period people were reliant on one person to make an income for one household, and typically they would aim for people who are young with high stamina to have jobs that required to operate heavy machinery. Putting children on heavy machinery was a very critical decision to make, children are not physically or mentally developed to take on a task of that nature. Later in the 1800’s, The Federations of Organized Trades and labor unions was formed, labor unions has risen the standard of living for most people.
The Federations of Organized Trades and labor unions made it possible for people to receive better wages and sensible hours. The labor movement was aid to ending child labor,and giving health benefits to those in need,injured or retired. Also in the 1800’s two financial classes were created which was the rich and the poor. By the working class being created, it cause sort of a division between people based on finances when they were supposed to be “equal”but people who were not financially able were not given same opportunities as someone who were …show more content…
After 1920 a legislation was passed for women to be able have to work and receive equal pay as men. But it did not become a law until over 40 years later in the 1960’s women were officially allowed to work and get equivalent pay as men. Most women seemed to seek interest in jobs in the medical field such as nurses doctors, that required educational experience. By women beginning to work , the U.S Labor began to quickly increase with women becoming apart of the labor