Elizabeth Gurley Flynn

Elizabeth Gurley Flynn was an influential American labor leader and activist, born in 1890. Known for her role in the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), she advocated for workers' rights and social justice, focusing on issues like labor organization and free speech. Flynn was also a prominent feminist and later a member of the Communist Party. Throughout her life, she fought for better working conditions, particularly for women, and she was involved in significant labor strikes. Her contributions were pivotal in the early 20th-century labor movement, making her a key figure in American history.