Revolution Belowstairs

There are no more servants in Britain. Henceforth, servants are to be known as "houseworkers." The change was solemnized in London when Mrs. Clement Attlee (who for years was her own houseworker) formally opened the Mayfair headquarters of the National Institute of Houseworkers.

In cooperation with local authorities and the Ministries of Labor and Education, the Institute will offer training courses for domestics. Aspirants for the Institute diploma, if they are over 18, will be schooled in budgeting, needlework, cooking, laundry work, house repairs, etc. Those under 18 will take a stiffer course in the same subjects, and will receive further instruction in cultural matters, so that they may improve their increased leisure time.

Graduate houseworkers must be paid a minimum wage, and are guaranteed minimum work conditions. Wages will be substantially higher and conditions better than at present.

Besides Mrs. Attlee, the Institute's opening ceremonies included a speech by one Mrs. W. Wakefield, billed as "a mistress who has never had any servant troubles." Mrs. Wakefield divulged part of the secret of her success: "I have always encouraged my girls to bring their boy friends home. I like them to do their courting under my roof."

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