6. Pauline
Background:
Pauline was born in Lithuania and immigrated to England when she was 11 years old. Shortly after immigrating she went to work in the textile factories to help support her family.
Work:
Pauline, now 16 years old, has been a garment worker since age 12. She weaves textiles on large machines called looms which can be extremely dangerous. She works in a dusty, poorly ventilated part of the factory and is constantly sick with headaches and coughing. She is paid $1 a day for 12 hours of work.
Wants:
Unionize?
Pauline wants to form a union specifically for women in the garment industry. She would consider joining a larger union however, if she is unsuccessful in her efforts to organize a women’s garment worker union.
Background:
Pauline was born in Lithuania and immigrated to England when she was 11 years old. Shortly after immigrating she went to work in the textile factories to help support her family.
Work:
Pauline, now 16 years old, has been a garment worker since age 12. She weaves textiles on large machines called looms which can be extremely dangerous. She works in a dusty, poorly ventilated part of the factory and is constantly sick with headaches and coughing. She is paid $1 a day for 12 hours of work.
Wants:
- Pauline wants better working conditions for her and her fellow workers.
- She wants Mr. Junko to provide a safe working environment for all the employees including;
- Fire exits
- Fire extinguishers
- Ventilation
- She wants Mr. Junko to provide a safe working environment for all the employees including;
- Pauline wants the work day shortened to 8 hours.
Unionize?
Pauline wants to form a union specifically for women in the garment industry. She would consider joining a larger union however, if she is unsuccessful in her efforts to organize a women’s garment worker union.