Typescript notes on the history of the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union and the Irish Women Workers' Union, by William O'Brien,
undated.
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| Summary: | O'Brien describes how James Larkin enforced a male-only membership policy within the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union, against James' Connolly's request; how Louie Bennett and Helena Molony reorganised the Irish Women Workers' Union after the 1916 Rising; and how the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union opened admittance to women in 1918. Also mentions Thomas Foran and Delia Larkin. |
| In collection: | William O'Brien (1881-1968) Papers, 1898-1969 |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | Published in letter format in the 'Irish Times' on 2nd May 1955 ; see MS 15,676/1/113. Physical description: 1 item (2 pages). more |
| Arrangement: | Item |
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Typescript notes on the history of the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union and the Irish Women Workers' Union, by William O'Brien,
undated.
| In Collection: | William O'Brien (1881-1968) Papers, 1898-1969 |
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| Description: | O'Brien describes how James Larkin enforced a male-only membership policy within the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union, against James' Connolly's request; how Louie Bennett and Helena Molony reorganised the Irish Women Workers' Union after the 1916 Rising; and how the Irish Transport and General Workers' Union opened admittance to women in 1918. Also mentions Thomas Foran and Delia Larkin. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 1 item (2 pages). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Call Number: |
MS 15,676/1/17
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |