Today in 1869 Women shoemakers in Lynn, Massachusetts, form the Daughters of St. Crispin, demanding pay equal to that of men. It was modeled on and supported by the Knights of St. Crispin, the national shoe workers union, which went on record supporting equal pay for equal work. The Daughters of St. Crispin is recognized as the first national union of women.
The Association of Retired Members held their Summer Party August 16, 2012 at the UAW Hall in Baltimore. Photos are available for viewing here. Photos by Stan Pietrowski
