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Industrial Depression and Wage Reductions Across States
Bradstreet's survey shows about 16,000 fewer workers in 21 states, with 80 percent of the manufacturing workforce affected. Reductions range 10 to 25 percent in many industries, notably iron, glass, textiles, and shoes, while clerical staffing also shrinks. New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky show notable declines. strikes account for a small share of displacements. Casualties include coal, wool, and boot trades, with city labor drops exceeding national averages. New data also cites idle workers in blast furnaces and rolling mills, reflecting broad industrial distress.
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