Mullany, Kate (1845–1906)
Mullany, Kate (1845–1906)
American labor leader. Born 1845 in Ireland; died Aug 17, 1906, in Troy, NY.
Came to US with parents and settled in Troy, NY; went to work washing, starching and ironing clothes at the nation's 1st commercial laundry; organized and led the all-female Collar Laundry Union (1864), which remained an organized force in the industries of Troy for more than 5 years; was the 1st female appointed to a labor union's national office (1868); her house became a National Historic Landmark in Troy, NY (2005). Inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame at Seneca Falls, NY (2000).
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