The Laborer And His Hire is a book written by Imelda Maud Shanklin and published in 1900. The book is a detailed study of the relationship between laborers and their employers. It explores the various factors that influence the wages and working conditions of laborers, including the state of the economy, the availability of jobs, and the bargaining power of workers.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the labor market. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of labor, from the early days of slavery and serfdom to the rise of the modern labor movement. The second chapter examines the factors that determine the wages of laborers, including supply and demand, productivity, and the cost of living.The third chapter focuses on the working conditions of laborers, including the length of the workday, the safety of the workplace, and the availability of benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans. The fourth chapter explores the role of unions in the labor market, including their history, their impact on wages and working conditions, and their relationship with employers.The final chapter of the book offers a series of recommendations for improving the conditions of laborers, including the establishment of minimum wage laws, the enforcement of labor standards, and the expansion of union rights. Overall, The Laborer And His Hire is a comprehensive and insightful study of the labor market that remains relevant to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
