“Lowell Factory Girls Association”, it essence, it was the first union. The organized was developed to help the women on strike, keep their demands organized, and hold meetings and lectures. The women did eventually have some of their demands met, the factories did decrease their housing expenses, and the women returned to work. Ten short years after the “Lowell Factory Girls Association” was founded, another organization was created, “Lowell Female Labor Reform”. This organization was created to help stabilize the working hours of the women in the factories. The women only wanted to work ten hours a day, and they petitioned the State to help solidify their
“Lowell Factory Girls Association”, it essence, it was the first union. The organized was developed to help the women on strike, keep their demands organized, and hold meetings and lectures. The women did eventually have some of their demands met, the factories did decrease their housing expenses, and the women returned to work. Ten short years after the “Lowell Factory Girls Association” was founded, another organization was created, “Lowell Female Labor Reform”. This organization was created to help stabilize the working hours of the women in the factories. The women only wanted to work ten hours a day, and they petitioned the State to help solidify their