Behind the scenes in a restaurant: A study of 1017 women restaurant employees

** "Behind the Scenes in a Restaurant: A Study of 1017 Women Restaurant Employees" by The Consumers’ League of New York City is a detailed investigation into the lives of women employed in New York City restaurants during the early 1900s. The book is based on interviews with over one thousand women and sheds light on the difficult aspects of their jobs, such as extended workdays, low wages dependent on tips, and health concerns, while discussing the backgrounds of these employees, many of whom were young immigrants. The central message urges for new laws to improve the welfare of these workers by addressing the moral and physical risks they encounter daily, which will create both personal and societal advancements. The work argues these adjustments would directly improve their well-being. **