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Elsie Parrish Versus The West Coast Hotel Company: A Tale of Courage, Resilience, and Justice

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In 1908, Elsie Parrish was a young woman working as a waitress in San Francisco. She was paid $1.50 for a 10-hour day, and she was often forced to work overtime without pay. She was also subjected to sexual harassment by her boss.

Making Minimum Wage: Elsie Parrish versus the West Coast Hotel Company (Studies in American Constitutional Heritage 4)

Making Minimum Wage: Elsie Parrish versus the West Coast Hotel Company (Studies in American Constitutional Heritage Book 4)

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Parrish had had enough. She decided to sue the West Coast Hotel Company for violating California's labor laws. The company fought back, but Parrish refused to give up. She took her case all the way to the Supreme Court, and in 1911, she won a landmark victory.

Parrish's victory was a major turning point in the fight for labor rights in the United States. It helped to establish the principle that women had the right to fair wages and working conditions. It also inspired other women to stand up for their rights.

Elsie Parrish was a pioneer in the fight for social justice. Her story is an inspiration to us all.

About the Author

Dr. Nancy F. Cott is a distinguished professor of history at Yale University. She is the author of several books on women's history, including The Grounding of Modern Feminism and Public Vows: A History of Marriage and the Nation.

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"Elsie Parrish Versus The West Coast Hotel Company is a fascinating and inspiring story. Nancy F. Cott tells the story of a young woman who took on a powerful company and won. Parrish's victory was a major turning point in the fight for labor rights in the United States, and her story is an inspiration to us all." - The New York Times

"Nancy F. Cott's Elsie Parrish Versus The West Coast Hotel Company is a must-read for anyone interested in labor history, women's history, or American history. Cott tells the story of Parrish's fight for fair wages and working conditions in a clear and engaging way. Parrish's story is an inspiration to us all." - The Washington Post

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Elsie Parrish Versus The West Coast Hotel Company Making Minimum Wage: Elsie Parrish Versus The West Coast Hotel Company (Studies In American Constitutional Heritage 4)