Relier Pairs The ModernisationVersion en ligne The Modernisation in Spain. par Matecitos TIC 1 Middle class 2 Working class 3 Labour movement 4 Modernisation 5 Upper class It is when a society moves away from traditional agriculture in rual areas to an industrial, urban life. The working class formed unions to protect themselves and improve working conditions. They were professionals such as lawyers, doctors, business owners... factory workers and agrucultural workers. They worked long hours for poor salaries. Mainly form by nobility, and new rich factory owners and bankers. It was called bourgeoisie.