11. Dorothy
Background:
Dorothy moved to Manchester from her family farm in Yorkshire at the age of 15. She has worked in textile mills and factories ever since. She is now 30 years old, and is the sole supporter of her 4 young children since her husband died in a train accident two years ago.
Work:
Dorothy works as a textile weaver 12 hour days in the Junko Mill for $1 a day. Dorothy works on the top floor of the six-story building, and the factory is often locked to prevent theft meaning there is no easy escape should a fire break out.
Wants:
Unionize?
Dorothy does not want to join a union because she fears she will be blacklisted if she joins. Her job is her only hope of feeding her 4 children and she knows that if Mr. Junko blacklists her she will be unable to find work as a textile weaver again.
Background:
Dorothy moved to Manchester from her family farm in Yorkshire at the age of 15. She has worked in textile mills and factories ever since. She is now 30 years old, and is the sole supporter of her 4 young children since her husband died in a train accident two years ago.
Work:
Dorothy works as a textile weaver 12 hour days in the Junko Mill for $1 a day. Dorothy works on the top floor of the six-story building, and the factory is often locked to prevent theft meaning there is no easy escape should a fire break out.
Wants:
- Dorothy wants a raise to $2 a day (a raise of $1).
- She has been seeking a raise ever since her husband passed away as she is struggling to feed her family.
- Dorothy wants fire exits and better working conditions for the women in the factory.
Unionize?
Dorothy does not want to join a union because she fears she will be blacklisted if she joins. Her job is her only hope of feeding her 4 children and she knows that if Mr. Junko blacklists her she will be unable to find work as a textile weaver again.