Life of Women Working In Factories Lowell hoped to change the lives of workers. However, as time went on, working conditions in factories became an unsafe work environment. Their salaries were low and the work hours were long, resulting in exploitation of the workforce. They also faced gender discrimination. Another concept is that the system also contributed to the separation of families. These negative aspects of the Lowell system led to protest movements and the creation of unions in order to improve working conditions.
In the story, “Mills in Massachusetts: A changing America” by Anne-Marie Reidy, the author, it shows us the importance of the organization and collective struggle of workers to improve their working conditions and protect
