Relier Pairs The ModernisationVersion en ligne The Modernisation in Spain. par Matecitos TIC 1 Upper class 2 Labour movement 3 Middle class 4 Working class 5 Modernisation They were professionals such as lawyers, doctors, business owners... 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. Mainly form by nobility, and new rich factory owners and bankers. It was called bourgeoisie. factory workers and agrucultural workers. They worked long hours for poor salaries.