Clara+and+the+Shirtwaist+Makers'+Strike+of+1909

by Michelle Markel & Melissa Sweet (ill.) Balzer + Bray 2013

When Clara Lemlich arrived in the United States as a young girl she spoke no English and began working in a sewing factory. Her job was difficult, dangerous and paid very little money. Soon Clara starting fighting for better working conditions and better pay. Read the inspiring true story of how one young girl made a big difference.

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