The textile industry in the 19th century.

The following video shows the working condition in a Belgian city devoted to the textile production in the 19th century. Pay attention.

Daens (fragmento).

The factories in Europe in the 19th century.

Explain the working conditions in Belgium in the 19th century.

and today?

What are the differences between the working conditions (in Europe) in the 19th century and today? 

Let's investigate.

What is the Spanish Constitution of 1978? Constitución Española de 1978

What does the article 35 of the Spanish Constitution of 1978 say?

What is the workers' statute? Estatuto de los Trabajadores

According to article 34, how many hours a day must people work?

Considering article 8 from Royal Legislative Decreet 5/2000 Real Decreto Legislativo 5/2000,  name at least five serious offences related to labour relations.


In the European countries in the 19th century, do you think it existed something similar to the workers' statute? Why?

And today, why are there laws of that type?


Trade Unions.

Clearly explain  what "Trade Union" is.

(If you didn't do it in the previous unit), make a digital presentation about the main Trade Union organizations in Spain. Once it is finished, send it to your teacher.

What does OIT stand for? What is it?