For too long have workers of factories and mines worked under inhumane and unfair conditions. They should not have to work so hard, only to get a little bit money. A reform would give the people what they need, so that everyone can work under fair and humane conditions, including a reasonable income at the end of the day.
First of all, children should not be forced to work such long and hard hours. “ "Two children I know got employment in a factory when they were five years old,” (George Gould, 1816) It is simply too young for a five year child to be working in factories. If a child is not at the age of fourteen, it will be illegal for that child to work. "The smallest child in the factories were scavengers…they go under the machine, while it is going……….it is very dangerous when they first come, but they become used to it." (Charles Aberdeen, 1832) After all, they gave children the most dangerous jobs in the mills or factories. Children were forced to go under machines that were still running, because of their smaller size. But with the new reform passed, small children under the age of fourteen will no longer be forced to work in unsanitary places.
Many may worry that, if children were not able to work, there would not be enough pay for the whole family. However, along with laws on child labor, another law should be passed on the minimum number of money a person earns for a year. This way, underpaid workers, which now stands a large percentage of all workers. , would be paid with the right amount money.
Over lookers and masters should be prohibited from hitting or laying a hand on their workers. "Woodward and other overlookers used to beat me with pieces of thick leather straps made supple by oil, and having an iron buckle at the end, drew blood almost every time it was applied." (John Brown, 1828) This kind of behavior should be abolished immediately and completely, as it not only injures the workers, but the workers must keep working after they get beaten, or risk having it happen again. "Sarah Golding was poorly and so she stopped her machine. James Birch, the overlooker, knocked her to the floor. She got up as well as she could. He knocked her down again. Then she was carried to her house...she was found dead in her bed.” (Unknown, 1849) A girl was even killed because of the violent behaviors of the overlookers, her life over just because she wasn’t feeling well for one day. The overlooker has no right to do that to his workers, and with a reform, we can make sure that workers are never harassed or abused again.
If we do not make these reforms now, Luddist protests, and soon, even a revolution would come. Supporting these reforms ensure that the Luddists would slow down or even completely stop the protests. These reforms are essential in helping children and workers have a better and safer environment to work in. Thank you.
First of all, children should not be forced to work such long and hard hours. “ "Two children I know got employment in a factory when they were five years old,” (George Gould, 1816) It is simply too young for a five year child to be working in factories. If a child is not at the age of fourteen, it will be illegal for that child to work. "The smallest child in the factories were scavengers…they go under the machine, while it is going……….it is very dangerous when they first come, but they become used to it." (Charles Aberdeen, 1832) After all, they gave children the most dangerous jobs in the mills or factories. Children were forced to go under machines that were still running, because of their smaller size. But with the new reform passed, small children under the age of fourteen will no longer be forced to work in unsanitary places.
Many may worry that, if children were not able to work, there would not be enough pay for the whole family. However, along with laws on child labor, another law should be passed on the minimum number of money a person earns for a year. This way, underpaid workers, which now stands a large percentage of all workers. , would be paid with the right amount money.
Over lookers and masters should be prohibited from hitting or laying a hand on their workers. "Woodward and other overlookers used to beat me with pieces of thick leather straps made supple by oil, and having an iron buckle at the end, drew blood almost every time it was applied." (John Brown, 1828) This kind of behavior should be abolished immediately and completely, as it not only injures the workers, but the workers must keep working after they get beaten, or risk having it happen again. "Sarah Golding was poorly and so she stopped her machine. James Birch, the overlooker, knocked her to the floor. She got up as well as she could. He knocked her down again. Then she was carried to her house...she was found dead in her bed.” (Unknown, 1849) A girl was even killed because of the violent behaviors of the overlookers, her life over just because she wasn’t feeling well for one day. The overlooker has no right to do that to his workers, and with a reform, we can make sure that workers are never harassed or abused again.
If we do not make these reforms now, Luddist protests, and soon, even a revolution would come. Supporting these reforms ensure that the Luddists would slow down or even completely stop the protests. These reforms are essential in helping children and workers have a better and safer environment to work in. Thank you.