Cathy Hunt Knihy

An extraordinary new look at the history of the famous city of Coventry during a century of change (1850-1950) through the eyes of the women who lived there.

Mary Macarthur, as leader of the country's all-female general trade union, the National Federation of Women Workers, travelled the length and breadth of the country making sure that women were strengthened by better pay and working condition and union membership.

The narrative highlights the pioneering efforts of the all-female National Federation of Women Workers from 1906 to 1921, under the leadership of Mary Macarthur. It delves into the lives of the organizers, activists, and members who formed branches and fought for better conditions for Britain's working women, showcasing their struggles and achievements in the labor movement. The book emphasizes the significance of these women in shaping labor rights and the union's impact on society.