12. William
Background:
William’s family moved to Manchester last year from Norway. He speaks decent English and has a dream that he will work his way up the ladder and eventually own a company of his own one day. He believes that if he does what he is told, keeps his out of the way and works hard, he will be rewarded with promotions.
Work:
William, age 15, is currently working as an apprentice to Edward in the Junko Foundry where he is learning to smelt iron. The work is dangerous and William has already suffered a large burn on his face as the result of a recent explosion.
Wants:
Unionize?
William is clueless about unions. He had never heard of a union before coming to Manchester. Since he is an apprentice he has not yet signed a yellow dog contract forbidding him to join a union. He is also unaware of the fact that being associated with a union can put his job in danger.
Background:
William’s family moved to Manchester last year from Norway. He speaks decent English and has a dream that he will work his way up the ladder and eventually own a company of his own one day. He believes that if he does what he is told, keeps his out of the way and works hard, he will be rewarded with promotions.
Work:
William, age 15, is currently working as an apprentice to Edward in the Junko Foundry where he is learning to smelt iron. The work is dangerous and William has already suffered a large burn on his face as the result of a recent explosion.
Wants:
- William wants to be promoted from apprentice to worker one month ahead of schedule, as he feels he has learned all he can learn as an apprentice.
- As an apprentice William made 10 cents a day. As a skilled worker he will be making 20 cents a day.
Unionize?
William is clueless about unions. He had never heard of a union before coming to Manchester. Since he is an apprentice he has not yet signed a yellow dog contract forbidding him to join a union. He is also unaware of the fact that being associated with a union can put his job in danger.