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.Bunbury, Turtle "So, who is Rosie Hackett?" Daily Mail. Gale, 5 Sept. 2013. Biography in Context. Accessed 8 May 2018.

 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) Nicholson, C. Brid. "Hackett, Rosie." World Book Advanced. World Book, 2018. World Book Advanced. Accessed 8 May 2018. 

 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.

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Category:1883 births
Category:Irish activists
Category:1976 deaths