Wages in 1873: Address read before the Social Science Association at Norwich

Name: Wages in 1873: Address read before the Social Science Association at Norwich
Author: Earl Thomas Brassey Brassey

By Earl Thomas Brassey Brassey

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A survey of recent labour conditions argues that rising wages are chiefly the result of expanding trade and increased demand for labour rather than the success of trade-union strikes. It reviews the South Wales miners' dispute to illustrate unions' limited ability to secure lasting gains when employers can withstand stoppages, describing strike-pay insufficiency, community credit exhaustion, and the eventual return to work followed by market-driven wage recovery. The address critiques proposals for universal or mass strikes promoted by international labour organisations, highlights the information asymmetry between workers and employers, and reflects on the persuasive power of oratory at public meetings.

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Earl Thomas Brassey Brassey

Earl Thomas Brassey was a British author and social commentator known for his contributions to discussions on naval organization and social science in the 19th century. His notable works include "The Organisation of the Royal Naval Artillery Volunteers Explained," which provides insights into naval volunteer structures, and "Wages in 1873: Address read before the Social Science Association at Norwich," where he addressed economic conditions of the time. Brassey's writings reflect his engagement with contemporary social issues and his interest in the workings of military and economic systems.