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“A reduction of the hours of labor to the point where all can have employment is worth a General Strike, because upon this point all efforts can be focused, and if carried, its beneficial effects would be felt immediately by the whole working class, men, women and children.”

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Lucy Parsons
Lucy Parsons

Lucy Parsons (1853-1942) was a prominent American feminist and socialist activist. She actively participated in labor movements and the women's rights movement, making a profound impact on American social change. more

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