SocialistAction 1983–88

The paper of the Socialist League, formerly the International Marxist Group, 1983–88

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· Socialist Action No. 82, 14 December 1984 · p. 11 of the scan · 243 words

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page 11 of the scan

that they are not given their due in four areas of They their work. marked 'moderate' on physical effort even when they nave lo manipulate unsupple material through sewing machines causing injury to their wrists.

Eastman cutters, who work with flat material (men) are rated 'moderate' while machinists (women) who have turn that material into three dimensional headrests are rated "low' In 'ability Visuanse shapes spatial relationships in two dimensions' three category. again the degree of dimensional accuracy area the women are rated lower than the cutSpecial free book offer!

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The wollen rated as 'moderate' on safety although they can suffer needles through fingers, damaged wrists and tendons, and a disease 0I the Knowi tenosynitis, brought about through excessive exertion. It's clear the women machinists need six training equipped to do the job.

determines women's low pay at Fords as elsewhere is not their lack of skill but their low bargaining power.

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