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George E. McNeill

George E. McNeill was a 19th-century American labor leader and journalist who championed workers' rights and social reform. He co-founded the influential newspaper "The Workingman's Advocate," advocating for better wages, working conditions, and the abolition of child labor. McNeill was a passionate supporter of organized labor and believed in collective action to improve the lives of workers. His work contributed significantly to the early labor movement in the United States, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and fair treatment amidst the industrialization era.