Child Labor

Mill Town

Furman Owens, 12 years old. Can't read. Doesn't know his A,B,C's Furman Owens, 12 years old. Can't read. Doesn't know his A,B,C's. Said, "Yes I want to learn but can't when I work all the time." Been in the mills 4 years.

Triangle Shirt Waist Factory Factory Working Conditions Triangle Shirt Waist Factory

What conditions might you face on the assembly line?

What conditions might you face on the assembly line?

Descriptions of an assembly line: 1.) Work is completed quickly 2.) Work is simple, basic, and low-skill 3.) Workers are easily replaced (because work is simple) 4.) Low-Skill Jobs = Large pool of workers = Low Pay