comment on the working conditions of workers in factories during industrilisation
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Simply, the working conditions were terrible during the Industrial Revolution. As factories were being built, businesses were in need of workers. With a long line of people willing to work, employers could set wages as low as they wanted because people were willing to do work as long as they got paid. People worked fourteen to sixteen hours a day for six days a week. However, the majority were unskilled workers, who only received about $8-$10 dollars a week, working at approximately 10 cents an hour. Skilled workers earned a little more, but not significantly more. Women received one-third or sometimes one-half the pay that men received. Children received even less. Owners, who were only concerned with making a profit, were satisfied because labor costed less.
Factories were not the best places to work. The only light present was the sunlight that came through the windows. Machines spit out smoke and in some factories, workers came out covered in black soot by the end of the day. There were a plethora of machines with not many safety precautions. This resulted in many accidents. The workers only received a break for lunch and a break for dinner.
Factories were not the best places to work. The only light present was the sunlight that came through the windows. Machines spit out smoke and in some factories, workers came out covered in black soot by the end of the day. There were a plethora of machines with not many safety precautions. This resulted in many accidents. The workers only received a break for lunch and a break for dinner.
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The workers were subject to stress and strain. they were made to work for long hours and were paid low wages.
Women and children were exploited by the employing class.
There were many fatal accidents in the industries.
The people had no choice as their lands had been seized by big landlords and they had to shift to the cities and find employement in the mills.
overall, the condition of the workers was unpleasant.
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Women and children were exploited by the employing class.
There were many fatal accidents in the industries.
The people had no choice as their lands had been seized by big landlords and they had to shift to the cities and find employement in the mills.
overall, the condition of the workers was unpleasant.
HOPE THIS HELPS :)
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