1900 - The International Ladies’ Garment Workers Union is founded

Written By Michele Amar

Members of the Workingmen’s Circle Society, which will become the Workmen’s Circle in September, are instrumental in founding the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) on June 3, 1900.

Michele Amar
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