On this day in Labor History the year was 1857.  Labor activist, Alice Henry was born in Melbourne, Australia.
Alice originally went to work as a teacher, but then found her true calling as a journalist.
She wrote in support of the day’s progressive causes, including care for dependent children, labor reform, and women’s rights.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1857. Labor activist, Alice Henry was born in Melbourne, Australia. Alice originally went to work as a teacher, but then found her true calling as a journalist. She wrote in support of the day’s progressive causes, including care for dependent children, labor reform, and women’s rights.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1857.&nbsp; Labor activist, Alice Henry was born in Melbourne, Australia.
Alice originally went to work as a teacher, but then found her true calling as a journalist.
She wrote in support of the day’s progressive causes, including care for dependent children, labor reform, and women’s rights.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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March 21 - WTUL Leader Alice Henry is Born

March 21 - WTUL Leader Alice Henry is Born