In the 1930's the United States was in the throws of a great depression. Unemployment had sky rocketed, and many people were left homeless as a result of this depression. Lines miles long wove down streets as people waited to get free meals because they could not find meaningful employment. Those who did find employment were forced to work for miniscule amounts, and many children were forced to find employment to help out their struggling …showed first 75 words of 1157 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1157 total…changes to the FLSA difficult because of the clout they carry over Capitol Hill. With the lessening influence that Unions now have, it will be interesting to watch just what, if any, changes to the FLSA will be made. References: http://www.afscme.org/wrkplace/cbr495_3.htm http://www.cato.org/pubs/regulation/reg18n1d.html http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2000/12/art3full.pdf http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/history/flsa1938.htm