Worker Productivity
This "Meet King Joe" cartoon from 1949 argues that the American factory worker, Joe, was the “king of the workers of the world” due to his higher wages, productivity, and shorter working hours.
Description
This "Meet King Joe" cartoon from 1949 argues that the American factory worker, Joe, was the “king of the workers of the world” due to his higher wages, productivity, and shorter working hours.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- How much did Joe’s grandfather work? Why did he have to work so much? How much horsepower did he have?
- How has Joe’s ability to work changed?
- How is Joe able to produce more and be a more productive worker?
Participants
Vocabulary
- Capital
- Investment
- Productivity