Hellraisers Journal: Mother Jones Speaks to "Lawless" Women Strikers in New York City
Submitted by JayRaye on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 12:55pmPut on your fighting clothes.
-Mother Jones
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Thursday February 17, 1916
New York, New York - Mother Jones on Hand to Aid "Lawless" Women Strikers
Mother Jones is on the scene in New York City where authorities are outraged that thousands of needle trades workers stand accused of behaving in a disorderly manner and showing contempt for proper Law and Order.
"I am becoming tired of the lawlessness of these strikers, especially the women!" declared Magistrate Murphy.
The strike, led by the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, has been on since about February 8th. Union officials make the counter-charge that strikers have been roughly handled while performing their strike duties out on the picket line.
Attempts to settle the strike are ongoing.