The Trade Union Woman

"The Trade Union Woman" by Alice Henry is a historical exploration of the early 20th-century labor movement, told through the experiences of working women in the United States and Canada. As a member of the Office Employés' Association of Chicago and a former editor of "Life and Labor", Henry sheds light on the specific hardships these women faced regarding their rights, wages, and overall working conditions. By introducing the need to organize women in the labor force, and addressing unfair working conditions, Henry highlights the necessity of collective action for change and raising awareness to improve the lives of women in the workforce, which frames the book around women's involvement in trade unions.