02552cam a22003493u 4500 64469 UtSlPG 20260610134503.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HD Brassey, Thomas Brassey, Earl, 1836-1918 Wages in 1873: Address read before the Social Science Association at Norwich Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-02-06 Transcribed from the 1873 Longmans, Green, and Co. edition by David Price "Wages in 1873: Address read before the Social Science Association at Norwich" by Thomas Brassey, M.P. is a historical address delivered in the early 1870s. This scientific publication discusses the significant rise in wages during the time, reflecting the socio-economic conditions of the late 19th century. The document primarily explores the labor movement in England, the impact of economic recovery on wage increases, and the role of labor unions in negotiating wages. In his address, Brassey emphasizes that the rise in wages is predominantly due to the increased demand for labor following a period of industrial growth, rather than the result of successful strikes or union negotiations. He analyzes the failure of a notable miners' strike in South Wales, arguing that well-organized employers can withstand such movements when the economic conditions are unfavorable to labor. The address also covers topics such as the rising costs of coal, the challenges of shorter work hours, and the potential for cooperatives among workers. Through a detailed examination, Brassey highlights the complexities within labor relations, advocating for informed economic actions rather than reliance on strikes, and calls for increased productivity to secure better wages in the long term. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Economic conditions -- 19th century Wages -- Great Britain -- History Labor movement -- Great Britain -- History Working class -- Great Britain -- History Labor -- Great Britain -- History https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64469 105292 105292