She Persisted: Clara Lemlich

This biography recounts Clara Lemlich’s move from Ukraine to New York after she fled danger. On the Lower East Side, she worked in clothing factories and recognized that workers were treated unfairly. Lemlich acted in support of workers’ rights, with particular attention to girls and women. Her efforts changed how factory workers were treated in the United States, tracing a life shaped by immigration, labor, and a commitment to fairness.