The Trade Union Woman

The book surveys the history and present state of women’s involvement in labor organization, from early unions through modern trade-union movements and major strikes. It analyzes workplace conditions—wages, hours, sanitation—and vocational training, linking them to health, family life, and women’s future choices. It profiles organizers, immigrant workers, and union strategies across industries, and discusses the intersection of labor activism with suffrage and marriage issues. Appendices present sample labor agreements and resources, while reflections on contemporary war and legislation frame the need for collective and civic remedies.