Factory work could be empowering, particularly through economic independence, community support, and union participation. Local 23-25 of the International Ladies Garment Worker’s Union (ILGWU) was a union chapter of predominantly Chinese women.
Videos
In this video titled “Union Benefits”, watch eight people speak in this video about the social, financial, and educational benefits of the ILGWU and its networks.
In this video titled “Rice Cooker”, watch two people talk about friendship in the factories and what women discussed when they weren’t working.