TABLE
Wage Structure in the Garment Industry for September, 1966
Occupation
General worker
Men
Women
Average Monthly Wage in
Index Lowest Wage: $177.89-100
207.21
116
269.38
151
179.14
101
Cutter
Men
Women
372.55
209
394.66
222
196.56
110
Overlocking machine operator
376.36
212
Men
390.00
219
Women
375.33
211
Sewing machine operator
326.67
184
Men
407.12
229
Women
315.36
177
Special machine operator
353.26
199
Men
391.44
220
Women
342.91
193
Inspection worker
198.07
111
Men
288.29
162
Women
178.62
100
Trimmer (Women)
177.89
100
Presser
433.39
244
Men
439.04
247
Women
335.71
189
Packer
Men
Women
235.08
132
304.45
171
197.72
111
Mechanic (Men)
429.72
242
Foreman
Men
Women
479.52
270
498.25
280
396.77
223