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Social Unionism in Action

Learning English in the new Local 155 English as a second language class.

ILGWU Local 155 Knitgoods Workers’ Voice, December 1973.

English language classes were offered by many ILGWU locals, and have played an important part in the union’s efforts to support garment workers’ efforts to gain citizenship status. An article in this issue of the union newsletter also announced Art and Citizenship classes.