Child Labor in St. Gallen

Child Labor in St. Gallen. The introduction of the federal factory labor law in 1877 had an unexpected consequence: it led to an increase in child labor in the…

Location: St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland

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The introduction of the federal factory labor law in 1877 had an unexpected consequence: it led to an increase in child labor in the embroidery industry, as workers could now use their children to work from home and avoid the regulations. This dark side of the industry's growth is a lesser-known aspect of St. Gallen's history.

Source: St._Gallen_embroidery

Child Labor in St. Gallen — St. Gallen, Canton of Zurich

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