September 2017 ENewsletter – Labor Advocates

The recent book, The Radium Girls, tells the story of illnesses suffered by the women who painted radium on dials in the early part of the twentieth century. It speaks of a time when few workplace regulations were in place to protect employees. Dr. Alice Hamilton is featured in the book and Frances Perkins is mentioned. Let’s learn more about the roles these women played as advocates for safe labor conditions.

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