Alice HenryAlice Henry was an Australian-born suffragist, journalist, and trade unionist who played a significant role in advancing labor and women's rights both in her home country and the United States. Born on 21 March 1857 in Melbourne, she initially gainedrecognition through her work as a journalist, using her writing to advocate for social reform. Her growing commitment to equality led her into the labor movement, where she became a key figure in the Women's Trade Union League after relocating to the United States. There, she championed the rights of wage-earning women and emphasized the importance of their organization within trade unions. She contributed as both an organizer and a writer, editing publications that addressed working conditions, fair wages, and the broader struggle for women's inclusion in the labor force. Her most notable work, The Trade Union Woman, offered both critique and guidance on women's labor issues. She remained active in advocacy until later in life. Alice Henry died on 14 February 1943 in Malvern, Australia, at the age of 85. Read More Read Less