Today… …in 1909, more than 20,000 young women, mostly Jewish (and some Italian) recent immigrants, launched an 11-week general strike in New York’s shirtwaist industry. The “Uprising of the 20,000” was the largest strike by women to date in U.S. history.
"Trees're always a relief after people"
"Trees're always a relief after people"
"Trees're always a relief after people"
Today… …in 1909, more than 20,000 young women, mostly Jewish (and some Italian) recent immigrants, launched an 11-week general strike in New York’s shirtwaist industry. The “Uprising of the 20,000” was the largest strike by women to date in U.S. history.