Factory Acts

- The Factory Acts of the early 19th century were a series of laws that aimed to improve the working conditions for industrial labor in Britain.
- The first Factory Act was passed in 1802, which limited the working hours of children in textile mills to 12 hours a day.
- Subsequent Factory Acts further restricted the working hours of women and children, improved safety standards in factories, and established minimum age requirements for child labor.

Mines Act

- The Mines Act of 1842 was another important law that improved the condition of industrial labor in Britain.
- This act prohibited women and children from working underground in coal mines, where they were often subjected to dangerous and unhealthy conditions.
- The Mines Act helped to protect the most vulnerable workers from exploitation and abuse in the mining industry.

Trade Union Act

- The Trade Union Act of 1871 legalized trade unions in Britain, allowing workers to join together to negotiate for better wages, working conditions, and benefits.
- This law gave industrial laborers a collective voice and increased their bargaining power with employers.
- The Trade Union Act was a significant step towards improving the rights and protections of workers in the industrial sector.