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Mollie West represents her local union, Local 16, as an elected delegate at the 1976 ITU Convention.

Mollie with other members of the Coalition of Labor Union Women, likely at a convention. Many of the women are wearing "Yes ERA" and other buttons and appear to be singing.

In this video, Mollie talks about starting the "Midwest Daily Record" and working as a secretary for the communist newspaper. She also describes how she met her first husband, Carl Lieber, when he was hired as a reporter.

Mollie tells about a formative experience in high school in which she organized a strike to protest the funding cuts that would eliminate the school orchestra and other programs for students.

When Mollie stood to speak at the 1973 ITU Convention, she became the first woman to address the union. With this bold step, she inspired change.

On May 30, 1937, Mollie West attended a rally in support of the workers strike at Republic Steel. The protest turned violent, changing Mollie's life.

Mollie and Santa Claus picketing against Total Typography, Inc. with the Chicago Typographical Union.

Mollie West (left) while working for American Youth for Democracy meets with representatives of other youth organizations to support the reelection of President Franklin Roosevelt.
This photo appeared in "V-notes," the AYD publication, on October 8,…

A portrait of Mollie Lieber West as a young woman.