jan 7, 1893 - Florence Kelley leads lobby for Illinois anti-sweatshop law (1893)
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Women of Hull House lobby (1893) for Illinois anti-sweatshop law, were successful; Protected women workers, stopped child labor; Law led by Florence Kelley, had insights of socialism & convincing voice, Fought for AA, women, children, consumers, Moved to Henry Street Settlement in NY, served 30 years as gen secretary of National Consumers LeagueAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 7, 1893
Now
~ 132 years ago