The Black Death changed workers' rights and pay in Britain a lot. Here’s how it happened:
Fewer Workers: Many people got sick and died from the plague. This meant there weren’t enough workers. The workers who stayed alive could ask for more money.
Higher Pay: Since there were only a few workers left, employers had to pay more to attract them. For example, farmworkers could ask for pay raises of up to 50%.
New Laws: There were laws, like the Statute of Laborers in 1351, that tried to limit how much wages could increase. But these laws often didn’t work because there were still not enough workers.
These changes helped set the stage for better worker rights and changes in society later on.
The Black Death changed workers' rights and pay in Britain a lot. Here’s how it happened:
Fewer Workers: Many people got sick and died from the plague. This meant there weren’t enough workers. The workers who stayed alive could ask for more money.
Higher Pay: Since there were only a few workers left, employers had to pay more to attract them. For example, farmworkers could ask for pay raises of up to 50%.
New Laws: There were laws, like the Statute of Laborers in 1351, that tried to limit how much wages could increase. But these laws often didn’t work because there were still not enough workers.
These changes helped set the stage for better worker rights and changes in society later on.