Johnny
Background:
Johnny is a 12 year old boy who started working as a chimney-sweep at age 8. He is now the only working member left of his family after his mother was badly burned in a factory fire that also killed his father.
Job:
Johnny works 12 hour shifts in Mr. Junko’s textile factory and earns 50 cents per day. His main job is to reload the spindles. Reloading is a very dangerous job and Johnny has already had two of his fingers severed by the machines while performing his duties. He received no compensation from Mr. Junko for the loss of his fingers.
Wants:
Unionize?
Johnny is totally opposed to joining any labor union because he knows that they will work towards ending child labor, something he simply cannot afford if he and his family are to survive. He has also heard that Mr. Junko will immediately fire anyone suspected of starting or joining a labor union.
Background:
Johnny is a 12 year old boy who started working as a chimney-sweep at age 8. He is now the only working member left of his family after his mother was badly burned in a factory fire that also killed his father.
Job:
Johnny works 12 hour shifts in Mr. Junko’s textile factory and earns 50 cents per day. His main job is to reload the spindles. Reloading is a very dangerous job and Johnny has already had two of his fingers severed by the machines while performing his duties. He received no compensation from Mr. Junko for the loss of his fingers.
Wants:
- Johnny wants the workday shortened to 8 hours.
- Alternatively, he will continue working 12 hour shifts provided Mr. Junko will pay him 75 cents per day (a raise of 25 cents).
- Johnny also wants a contract that protects him in the event that he is further injured while working
- Johnny wants a guarantee that he will be fairly compensated should he get injured so badly that he can never work again.
Unionize?
Johnny is totally opposed to joining any labor union because he knows that they will work towards ending child labor, something he simply cannot afford if he and his family are to survive. He has also heard that Mr. Junko will immediately fire anyone suspected of starting or joining a labor union.