Dorothy Lee Bolden Thompson Collection, 1968-1996.

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Dorothy Lee Bolden Thompson Collection, 1968-1996.

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Mrs. Bolden Thompson used her experience as a domestic worker to organize the Union, which successfully improved the wages and working conditions of domestic workers in Atlanta, and other cities of the U.S.

9.5 linear ft.

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, Central Library

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Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, Central Library

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Bolden, Dorothy, 1923-2005

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Dorothy Bolden (October 13, 1923 – July 14, 2005) was the founder of the National Domestic Worker's Union of America and worked to fight for women's rights and bringing segregation to an end. Bolden began working as a domestic worker at the age of nine. She would eventually utilize her past experiences to form the Domestic Worker's Union in Atlanta, Georgia....

National Domestic Workers Union (U.S.)

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The National Domestic Workers Union (U.S.) was founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1968 by Dorothy Bolden. The Union works to provide insurance benefits and improvements in the relationship between employer and domestic employee. Represents workers interests in wage, transportation, and shorter workweek negotiations. From the description of National Domestic Workers Union (U.S.) records, 1965-1979. (Georgia State University). WorldCat record id: 38475720 ...