02567cam a22003373u 4500 40975 UtSlPG 20260610133933.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HD Williams, Alfred, 1877-1930 Life in a Railway Factory Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-10-08 Produced by crana and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Life in a Railway Factory" by Alfred Williams is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an insightful exploration of the daily life and experiences of workers in a railway manufacturing facility, focusing on issues of labor, industrial practices, and the human condition in a factory setting during a period of socio-economic change. Williams, through his personal observations accumulated during twenty-three years as a workman, aims to shed light on the realities behind the factory walls for those unfamiliar with such environments. The opening of the book establishes the context of labor unrest as a significant issue amongst workers. Williams discusses the lack of recognition of workers by their employers and critiques the hierarchical dynamics that strip laborers of their dignity. He introduces the setting of the railway factory in Swindon and begins describing the surroundings, including various trades and their occupants. Williams outlines the working conditions and the relationships between workers and management, setting the stage for the comprehensive exploration of topics such as the machinery used, the layout of the factory, and the daily routines of workers. He emphasizes the harsh realities of labor, including accidents, social dynamics, and economic exploitation, while weaving in a narrative that emphasizes both the camaraderie and struggles of the labor force. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Working class -- Great Britain Great Western Railway (Great Britain) -- Employees Railroads -- Employees Railroads -- Great Britain -- Employees https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40975 81814 81814