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Rosie Hackett: a revolutionary inspiration to women
The way in which women like this legendary Irish trade unionist and socialist rose from extreme poverty to political leadership of the class struggle should be remembered — and emulated, writes HELEN O'CONNOR
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ROSIE HACKETT (1893-1976) was a lifelong Irish trade unionist and revolutionary who always stood on the side of working-class people, no matter the personal cost.
Despite a consistent record in leading resistance against oppression, Hackett would have been forgotten from history if not for the extraordinary efforts of the Irish women campaigners who came after her.
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