Cissie Cahalan

Cissie Cahalan (1876 – 27 August 1948) was an Irish trade unionist, feminist, and suffragette.

Biography Cahalan was born in either Cork or Tipperary, and was the daughter of a school teacher. Cahalan also argued that segregated unions would provide owners with a tool when disputes arose.

A staunch opponent of the First World War, Cahalan also saw it as an opportunity to improve working conditions for women, and joined the Women’s Employment Committee. She also believed in trade unions being open to all workers (including both men and women), and campaigned for equal pay for all workers.