Jay Mazur, Zealous Advocate for Garment Workers, Dies at 92
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Jay Mazur, Zealous Advocate for Garment Workers, Dies at 92

A blunt-speaking, Bronx-born labor leader, he successfully pushed to legalize undocumented union members but fought a losing battle against globalization.
Overlooked No More: Min Matheson, Labor Leader Who Faced Down Mobsters
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Overlooked No More: Min Matheson, Labor Leader Who Faced Down Mobsters

As director of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, she fought for better working wages and conditions while wresting control from the mob.