Post World War 2 in Canada one third of women employed in manufacturing worked in the textile industry. Boring repetitive work, weavers earned $1.09 per hour, 4¢ less than their male equivalents, spinners, 92¢ to the males $1.26. That work has been long exported. At the time, the work week was between 40-48 hours and the average income was $55 per week, making these jobs reasonably paid...
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