Sisterhood & Solidarity: Feminism and Labor in Modern TimesBalser examines the Working Women's Assc. of 1868, Union WAGE of the 1970s, and the Coalition of Labor Union Women to answer questions about organizing around gender and work issues. |
Contents
Political Power for Women | 5 |
Women and Work | 15 |
The Relationship Between Feminism and Unions | 25 |
Working Womens Organizations | 43 |
Working Womens Association of 1868 | 53 |
Union WAGE | 87 |
Coalition of Labor Union Women | 151 |
Conclusion | 211 |
Notes | 217 |
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List of Abbreviations 247 | |
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