9. Edward
Background:
Edward was born in Manchester and has been working ever since he can remember. He started off as a paper boy but has worked many different jobs throughout the city. Edward’s eyes are severely damaged after being blinded by the light of the furnace for so many years.
Work:
Edward, now 40 years old, has been a steel worker in the Junko Foundry for the last 20 years. He is a skilled laborer who was trained as an apprentice before becoming a full-time employee. Edward oversees the Bessemer process in the foundry and is responsible for ensuring the quality of all the steel produced at the foundry.
Wants:
Unionize?
Edward is weary of joining a union so late in life and sees the unions as primarily something for the younger workers. Edward is somewhat curious about the unions but is careful not to stir up any controversy around the foundry, as he knows it will be very difficult for him to find a new job with his poor eyesight.
Background:
Edward was born in Manchester and has been working ever since he can remember. He started off as a paper boy but has worked many different jobs throughout the city. Edward’s eyes are severely damaged after being blinded by the light of the furnace for so many years.
Work:
Edward, now 40 years old, has been a steel worker in the Junko Foundry for the last 20 years. He is a skilled laborer who was trained as an apprentice before becoming a full-time employee. Edward oversees the Bessemer process in the foundry and is responsible for ensuring the quality of all the steel produced at the foundry.
Wants:
- Edward wants a promotion to manager. He is getting old and tiring of physical labor.
- Edward wants the Junk International to pay his medical bills for his damaged eyes.
Unionize?
Edward is weary of joining a union so late in life and sees the unions as primarily something for the younger workers. Edward is somewhat curious about the unions but is careful not to stir up any controversy around the foundry, as he knows it will be very difficult for him to find a new job with his poor eyesight.