Overview of Colorado’s labor landscape, 1913–1914, in one authoritative report.
This biennial volume documents the creation and work of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including factory inspection, employment offices, wage data, and enforcement of labor laws. It also collects diverse statistics on industries, workers, and wages to illuminate early 20th‑century Colorado. There’s clear coverage of notable events like the coal strike and detailed state statistics across manufacturing, mining, transportation, and agriculture.
The book is organized into chapters that explain how the bureau operates, present department reports, and summarize labor organizations, industrial disturbances, and public employment services. It combines official narrative with extensive data tables and wage schedules from major cities and regions within the state.
- How the Bureau was created and what it covers today
- Factory inspection results, wage data, and enforcement of labor laws
- Private employment offices, free public employment offices, and wage records
- Industrial statistics, transportation data, and livestock and crop assessments
Ideal for researchers, students, or anyone studying early 20th‑century labor in Colorado.