Power from the Past

Memory Work Research Initiative

ILGWU picketers, 1940s

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Black and white image of women garment workers on the picket line. All are wearing overcoats and have pinned and curled hard. Their signs read "Stabilization of the Industry through uniform wage scales" "Our Aim: Abolition of Cut-throat competition," and "DOn't Patronize Non-Union Shops - for Prompt Deliveries order from Union Shops - ILGWU." One woman (Rose Pesotta) faces the camera directly and appears to be speaking.