A historical look at California’s 1896 labor reform proposals and their aims. This edition presents a summary of bills proposed by Labor Commissioner E. L. Fitzgerald to shape work conditions, wages, and the regulation of labor practices across the state. The material includes the full list of topics, from maximum hours to public contracts and prison-made goods, reflecting the era’s approach to protecting workers and guiding employers.
The collection frames the scope of reform, emphasizing enforcement, fairness, and the balance between employer and employee rights. It offers insight into the types of issues considered, the mechanisms proposed, and the urgency assigned to labor standards at the close of the 19th century.
- Learn about proposed reforms on eight-hour workdays, sanitary standards for bakeries, and protections in public works contracts.
- See how the laws address pay, enforcement, and reporting requirements for employers and officials.
- Explore how governance and oversight would be organized, including new bureaus, inspections, and licensing.
- Review the practical aims, such as preventing collusion with employment agents, guaranteeing mid-day meals, and branding prison-made goods.
Ideal for readers of public policy history, labor history, and California legislative initiatives of the era.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of 18 bills prepared by the State Bureau of Labor Statistics, presented to the California State Legislature for the purpose of addressing labor issues in the late 19th century. The bills, proposed by Labor Commissioner E. L. Fitzgerald, aimed to improve working conditions and protect the rights of laborers, particularly those who were vulnerable to exploitation. The bills cover a wide range of topics, including working hours, safety regulations, and fair pay, offering valuable insights into the challenges faced by workers during that era and the efforts made to address them. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334772207_0
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