Organizing Labor What is an artisan? What are some examples of artisans?

Organizing Labor The Artisan system has three tiers... Master Experienced Artisan. Owns the business. Has an established list of clients. Makes the money. Journeyman Moderate experience. Can produce good products. Has no established clients, so works for a master. Apprentice Child or teenager. Works for free or little money. In exchange, he is trained in the artisan's skill.

Organizing Labor Why apprentice? Child learns a useful skill The child may be taught to read and write The family is usually paid a sum of money

Organizing Labor The Factory System... The Owner. Makes the money. The Worker. Does the work. Often young, single women Children, too No education, just wages

Organizing Labor Is it better to be an apprentice or a factory worker? Apprentice Factory Worker

Rest of the Agenda Projects to present? Continue working on Chapter 8 assignments. Review tomorrow Look over notes, homeworks, and writing assignments Test Friday!