Conditions of Women's Labor in Louisiana: New Orleans and Louisiana Industrial Survey (1919) is a book that provides a detailed examination of the working conditions of women in Louisiana during the early 20th century. The book is authored by the Women in Industry Committee, a group of women who were concerned about the welfare of working women in Louisiana.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of women's labor in Louisiana. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of women's labor in the state, including the types of jobs that were available to women and the conditions under which they worked.Subsequent chapters focus on specific industries, including textile mills, canneries, and cigar factories. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of the working conditions in these industries, including the hours worked, wages earned, and the physical and emotional toll of the work.The book also includes a chapter on the impact of the First World War on women's labor in Louisiana, as well as a chapter on the efforts of labor unions and other organizations to improve working conditions for women.Overall, Conditions of Women's Labor in Louisiana: New Orleans and Louisiana Industrial Survey (1919) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of women's labor in the United States, as well as those interested in the broader issues of labor rights and social justice.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.
