Elizabeth Gurley Flynn

1890–1964 (age 74)

Labor Organizer/Activist

Biography

Elizabeth Gurley Flynn was a fearless labor organizer and political activist whose passionate advocacy for workers' rights made her a prominent figure in American labor history. Known as the "Rebel Girl," Flynn dedicated her life to organizing workers and fighting for social justice throughout the twentieth century.

Flynn's commitment to labor activism and her eloquent voice for the working class left an indelible mark on the American labor movement. She remains remembered as a courageous advocate for those seeking better working conditions and economic justice.

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