Sarah Chapman

Leader of the 1888 Bryant & May Matchgirls' strike (1862-1945) · United Kingdom · Died at 83

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Sarah Chapman was a British trade unionist who was one of the leaders of the 1888 Bryant & May matchgirls' strike. Chapman and others involved in the strike have since been recognised as "pioneers of sex equality and fairness at work who left a lasting legacy on the trade union movement".

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Strike committee of the Matchmakers' Union, showing Sarah Chapman (back row, second from left) alongside Herbert Burrows and Annie Besant

About this person

Country

United Kingdom

Status

deceased

Dates

Lived 1862 to 1945 · aged 83

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