Wooden match makers ignited flame of equality
Author of the article: Susanna McLeod Publishing date: Mar 11, 2021 • March 11, 2021 • 5 minute read Labour pioneer Donalda Charron (1885-1967), circa 1912. Photo by Archives of M. Jean-Paul Charron Article content Jobs in the late 1800s were a challenge for the working class. Long hours, poor sanitation and dangerous conditions plagued the workplace for all workers. For women, the situation was often worse, with appallingly low pay, co-worker aggravations and unsafe conditions. At an industrial firm in Hull, Que., union leader Donalda Charron challenged the status quo. The wo...
Source: intelligencer.ca
