Child of the Sit-Downs: The Revolutionary Life of Genora Dollinger

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Focusing on the life of a pioneering female labor activist, this biography explores Genora Johnson Dollinger's significant role in the Women's Emergency Brigade and her leadership during a pivotal strike. Her efforts were instrumental in securing a historic victory for the United Auto Workers, culminating in the first contract signed between GM and the UAW. The narrative highlights her contributions to labor rights and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field.