Rosie Hackett
Rosanna “Rosie” Hackett (1893–1976) was a worker rights activist and trade union leader. She lived in Dublin, Ireland.
Early life
Hackett was born on 25 July 1893, in Dublin, Ireland. Her family was hardworking, but they did not have very much money. They lived in a small, broken, dirty building with many people. Her father died when she was young. A few years later, she worked at a paper store in her hometown to get money.[1]
Achievements
Hackett had a lot of important events in her life. She was a part of many strikes and helped to start the group, IWWU (Irish Women Worker Union). Also, after her death, she had a bridge in Dublin named after her in 2013. (The Rosie Hackett Bridge) [2]
Death and Legacy
Hackett died on 4 July 1976. She was 84 years old and her body was placed in Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland. She was respected for her acts in strikes and helped the Irish economy.[2]
Rosie Hackett Media
Members of the Irish Women Workers Union on the steps of Liberty Hall (5865483241)
Members of the Irish Women Workers' Union on the steps of Liberty Hall. Their board reads: "Freedom's Martyrs: Members of the Irish Women Workers' Union who suffered terms of imprisonment in the cause of Labour".*See also.*Date: Circa 1914 NLI Ref.: KE_204
"Irish Republic" flag, flown over the General Post Office in Dublin during the Easter Rising in Ireland, 1916. It was made by Mary Shannon at the headquarters of the Irish Citizen Army in Liberty Hall.
Easter Proclamation of 1916
Plaque on Rosie Hackett Bridge September 2014
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