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  This module one of the topics we discussed was the Progressive Reformation. This was a time in which many calls for change were being made, particularly for more civil rights, education changes, and better working conditions. The topic I will be focusing on in this post is the demand for better working conditions.

     At the time, working hours were long and grueling. Even worse, families were torn apart as almost everyone in the family who was able, had to work which meant less time together. This resulted in resentment by the workers towards the the capitalists and businessman in charge. Furthermore, a social rift began to form and protests for improved working conditions such as better pay, shorter hours, and safer working conditions began to be called for.

     This idea of better working conditions is quite familiar today, as it has been carried all the way to the modern day. One recent case would be The Great Resignation after Covid-19. This was an event in which "record numbers of people" left their jobs after COVID-19 dwindled. This was largely due to the fact that most workers became used to the remote aspect of work and sought jobs that allowed them to continue this. Even more, people were able to spend more time with their families and have more freedoms working from home, both things that bosses would previously have control over. Consequently, business owners all over must now either adapt to remote employees or lose their workers to other companies that are willing to embrace the change and become less restrictive.

     Overall, this desire for less controlling working conditions can be seen as far back as the 1800s. Workers and their bosses have continuously had this rift between them and has created long held resentment. The question lies, however, in how much should each side give up in order to ensure a happy result for both parties?

 

(n.d.). What is 'The Great Resignation'? An expert explains. World Economic Forum. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/11/what-is-the-great-resignation-and-what-can-we-learn-from-it/