Jay Mazur, Zealous Advocate for Garment Workers, Dies at 92
Published On Jan 28, 2025, 4:57 PM
Jay Mazur, a significant figure in American labor history and former president of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, passed away at the age of 92. He is remembered for his advocacy for immigrant workers and for pushing against globalization during his leadership in the 1980s and 1990s. His efforts included leading strikes and supporting the legalization of undocumented immigrant workers, which was controversial at the time. His career spanned over five decades, during which he fought for the rights of garment workers, particularly women and minority groups.
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