The term refers to the harsh and unjust treatment of workers during the time of the Industrial Revolution, including low wages, long hours, child labor, and dangerous working conditions.
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Trade Union: An organized group of workers who come together to negotiate better working conditions, higher pay, and other benefits from their employers.
Factory Acts: Laws passed by governments in response to labor abuses during the Industrial Revolution, aimed at improving working conditions and protecting workers' rights.
Child Labor: The use of children as workers in factories or mines during the Industrial Revolution, often subjected to hazardous conditions and deprived of education.
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