The Wage Earner: And His Problems (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Mitchell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266185088 ISBN 13: 9780266185086

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Understand the wage battle shaping work and society—and where protections may help.

This edition analyzes how wage markets respond to competition, unions, and policy, and what that means for workers, employers, and the public.

Grounded in historical observations, it examines why wages rise or fall, the limits of contract in protecting workers, and the possible role of a minimum wage as a regulator. It discusses real-world tensions between labor, management, and government, and what a fair system might look like in troubled industries and among vulnerable workers.

The book argues for thoughtful safeguards to prevent underpayment while weighing valid concerns about freedom of contract, state intervention, and the impact on employment. It presents debates, evidence, and practical questions that readers can use to compare ideas about wage policy and labor justice.

• How wage markets respond to competition and bargaining power
• The roles of unions, employers, and government in setting wages and hours
• Arguments for and against a minimum wage as a wage regulator
• Historical examples and the practical implications for workers and communities

Ideal for readers interested in labor history, economic policy, and social justice questions surrounding wages and work.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266185088
• ISBN 13: 9780266185086
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192