September 6, 2021 Guest Dr. Harriet Fraad on the Contribution of Women to Fair Labor Policies

Dr. Harriet Fraad returns to discuss the contribution of women to fair labor policies in the nation. Some contributions were tragedies like the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 and the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, in 1911. One remarkable woman was Frances Perkins, who witnessed the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, and who was the first woman to be appointed to a cabinet position in the Whitehouse. FDR chose her for Secretary of Labor, which post she served from 1933-1945. She brought in Social Security, Child Labor Laws and the 40-Hour Work week. Check out the show's web archive page for the segment descript8ons, bio of the guest, this week in Herstory, announcements, links referenced, and the playlist at https://www.womensspaces.com/ArchiveWSA21/WSA210906.html