Definitions
This term refers to the combination of a capitalist economic system with a welfare state.
What is welfare capitalism?
In this century, some manufacturing companies began offering benefits like sports teams and social clubs.
What is the 19th century?
Companies in this industry often provided benefits primarily to skilled labor workers.
What is manufacturing?
Workers sought this type of power through collective bargaining to improve their working conditions and benefits.
What is Labor Unions?
In the early 20th century, this era saw an increase in government protections for workers.
What is the Progressive Era?
This form of welfare capitalism involves private businesses providing welfare-like services to employees.
What is industrial paternalism?
This period marked the height of business provisions for employees, including generous retirement packages and health care.
What is the mid-20th century?
Some companies provided housing for female employees in these textile manufacturing locations.
What is Lowell, Massachusetts?
During the Progressive Era, workers lobbied the government for these basic labor protections
What are labor standards?
By mid-century, many worker protections were rolled back through this legal system.
What is the court system?