3. Samuel
Background:
Samuel, age 24, was born in London and immigrated with his family to Manchester at the age of 13.
Work:
Samuel was an apprentice and then a maker of shoes and cigars. Since he had to train at these jobs before working they are considered skilled jobs. Today Samuel works in Mr. Junko’s textile mill producing shoes. His working conditions are better than most of the workers there, but Samuel often gets sick due inhaling the chemicals used in tanning the leather for the shoes.
Wants:
Unionize?
Samuel wants the different kinds of skilled (or craft) workers in Mr. Junko’s factories to join together in order to form a huge skilled labor union. He wants the union to negotiate on behalf of all the skilled workers.
Background:
Samuel, age 24, was born in London and immigrated with his family to Manchester at the age of 13.
Work:
Samuel was an apprentice and then a maker of shoes and cigars. Since he had to train at these jobs before working they are considered skilled jobs. Today Samuel works in Mr. Junko’s textile mill producing shoes. His working conditions are better than most of the workers there, but Samuel often gets sick due inhaling the chemicals used in tanning the leather for the shoes.
Wants:
- Samuel wants a guarantee that Mr. Junko will not fire workers who are attempting to unionize.
- He also wants Mr. Junko to agree to stop using yellow dog contracts.
Unionize?
Samuel wants the different kinds of skilled (or craft) workers in Mr. Junko’s factories to join together in order to form a huge skilled labor union. He wants the union to negotiate on behalf of all the skilled workers.