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Agnes Nestor

Dates: June 24, 1880 - December 28, 1948

Glove maker and union activist, she helped form the women's International Glove Workers Union and served as its president and as other officers. From 1904 until her death in 1948 she also served as president of the Chicago Women's Trade Union League. Other issues she was involved with included the eight-hour day, child labor, minimum wage and woman suffrage.

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About Agnes Nestor

  • Categories: labor union leader and organizer
  • Organizational Affiliations: glover makers, Women's Trade Union League
  • Places: Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • Period: 20th century

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