Bessie Abramowitz Hillman
Bessie Hillman (born Bas Sheva Abramowitz; May 15, 1889 – December 23, 1970) was a labor activist and founder of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. She led the 1910 Chicago Garment Workers' Strike, which brought about the creation of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America labor union in 1914.
Bessie Hillman | |
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Bessie Abramowitz in approximately 1910 | |
| Born | Bas Sheva Abramowitz May 15, 1889 Linoveh, Grodno, Russia |
| Died | December 23, 1970 (aged 81) New York, New York, United States |
| Nationality | USA |
| Occupation(s) | Labor activist, union organizer |
| Known for | Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America |
| Spouse | Sidney Hillman |
| Children | 2 |
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