The Establishment of Legal Minimum Rates in the Boxmaking Industry: Under the Trade Boards Act of 1909 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

M. E. Bulkley

9780656411795: The Establishment of Legal Minimum Rates in the Boxmaking Industry: Under the Trade Boards Act of 1909 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656411791 ISBN 13: 9780656411795

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore how early 20th‑century minimum wage rules reshaped the boxmaking trade.

This concise study examines the economic and social effects of the Trade Boards Act of 1909 on wages, employment, and production in the boxmaking industry, with a focus on workers, small firms, and price trends.

The book presents a clear, evidence‑driven look at how minimum rates changed day‑to‑day work, levels of training, and the organization of labor. It covers effects on homeworkers, learners, and factory workers, and it discusses the balance between rising wages and production costs. The text also considers how foreign competition, imports, and material costs influenced overall prices and employment.

How minimum rates affected different groups of workers, including women and homeworkers
Economic reactions, price trends, and the role of raw materials
Administration challenges, enforcement, and the impact on small vs. large firms
Connections between wages, productivity, and job stability in the boxmaking sector

Ideal for readers of labor history, policy studies, and economic history who want a focused case study of wage regulation in industry.

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