6. What are the two arguments in favor of shorter
hours put forth by the trade unionist? Page 73.
7. What is the economic justification of the shorter
working day? Page 74.
8. Give illustrations where unions have directly limited
the amount of output. Page 75.
9. What is the attitude of the majority of the employers
in the United States toward collective bargaining? Page 77.
10. What erroneous ideas exist as to the purpose of labor 408
organizations? Page 78.
11. Describe the method of settling an industrial dispute
by conciliation. Why is the principle of arbitration
fast going out of favor? Page 79.
Women and Children at Work.
1. Describe the evils of the early factory system in
England. Page 80.
2. Are the women crowding the men out of their
occupations and taking their places? Page 81.
3. What is the most important reason for the low economic
position which woman occupies in the industrial
world? Page 83.
4. How does George L. Bolen justify the employment
of women? Page 86.