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The State of the Trade (Classic Reprint): Observations on Eight Hours and Higher Prices: Observations on Eight Hours and Higher Prices (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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9781330134764: The State of the Trade (Classic Reprint): Observations on Eight Hours and Higher Prices: Observations on Eight Hours and Higher Prices (Classic Reprint)

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Where labor, work practices, and prices collide in the printing world Discover the forces shaping eight-hour proposals and higher wages, and how printers, publishers, and workers think about fairness, profit, and survival.

This edition examines how changes in hours and pay affect different kinds of printers, from small shops to large offices. It explains the rival interests of employers and employees and what might change the balance in a tough, competitive market.


  • How costs and profits vary across book printing, newspaper work, and job offices

  • Why workers push for higher pay and shorter hours, and how publishers respond

  • The role of competition, both local and international, in shaping wages

  • Concrete questions asked to printers and publishers about labor and pricing



Ideal for readers of historical labor debates, trade practices, and the evolution of workplace regulations in the printing industry.

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