Madeleine Symons

The biography highlights the remarkable contributions of Madeleine Symons, a pioneering women's trade union officer during and after World War I. Despite being ineligible to vote at the time, she held significant roles, including serving on the executive committee of the Labour Party, acting as a Justice of the Peace, and participating in a Royal Commission. Her story underscores the impact of women's leadership and activism in a transformative era.