About Eileen Tallman Sufrin
Lived 1913 – 1999 (aged 86). Eileen Tallman Sufrin was a Canadian writer.
Blanche Eileen Tallman Sufrin (; January 19, 1913 – March 20, 1999) was a Canadian author and labour activist. In 1942, she led a strike of bank employees in Montreal, the first strike in the Canadian banking industry. She later led a drive to unionize employees at Eaton's and helped organize 9,000 Eaton's employees between 1948 and 1952. While the attempt was unsuccessful, the pressure led Eaton’s to increase employee salaries and benefits. In 1979, Sufrin was one of seven women awarded the Governor General’s Medal, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Persons Case.
Early life
Sufrin was born in Montreal on January 19, 1913, and raised in Toronto.
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Who was Eileen Tallman Sufrin?
Canadian author and labour activist
When was Eileen Tallman Sufrin born?
Eileen Tallman Sufrin was born on 19 January 1913 in Montreal.
When did Eileen Tallman Sufrin die?
Eileen Tallman Sufrin died on 20 March 1999 in British Columbia, White Rock, British Columbia.
What was Eileen Tallman Sufrin's occupation?
Eileen Tallman Sufrin was a writer.
What nationality was Eileen Tallman Sufrin?
Eileen Tallman Sufrin was Canadian.
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