She was a leader of the American labor movement
About the Episode
Rose Schneiderman began working in a factory at age 16, and after experiencing unsafe work conditions and unequal pay first-hand, helped organize an all-women's chapter of a hat makers’ union. She became president of the National Women's Trade Union League, and an advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, informing many of his New Deal labor policies.
Aired:
05/19/20
| Expires: | Runtime: 10m 59s
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