USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Living Wages: Living wage is a step higher than fair wage. It may be defined as the wage that would enable the worker to provide a measure of comfort for himself and his family, in addition to the essentials of life.

Detailed explanation-2: -Early industrial factories and mines created numerous health risks, and injury compensation for the workers did not exist. Machinery accidents could lead to burns, arm and leg injuries, amputation of fingers and limbs, and death. However, diseases were the most common health issues that had long-term effects.

Detailed explanation-3: -However, the majority were unskilled workers, who only received about $8-$10 dollars a week, working at approximately 10 cents an hour. Skilled workers earned a little more, but not significantly more. Women received one-third or sometimes one-half the pay that men received. Children received even less.