But some of the first women activist here in Chicago fought against child labor and sweatshop like conditions. Those women were known as progressive women; like Florence Kelly, Jane Addams, and many more. Another activist is Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey who is actually supporting an anti-sweatshop ordinance.
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"There have been many Efforts to stop sweatshops in chicago.Young people and older people have come together to voice their opinions, on anti sweatshop labor. Living in chicago makes me want to join this kind of groups or just do something to support the cause"
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