Английская Википедия:Dollie Lowther Robinson

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Dollie Lowther Robinson (died August 4, 1983) was an American politician[1] and labor rights worker, best known for her work with labor unions.[2]

Early life and education

An Elizabeth City N.C. native, Dollie Lowther Robinson was educated at Brooklyn College. She went on to receive a LL.B. degree from New York Law School.[3] Robinson also received labor scholarships to the Hudson Shore Labor School and the Wellesley Institute for Social Progress.[4]

Career and impact

Robinson worked for labor rights in a variety of capacities. She served as a social investigator for New York City.[2] She was associated with multiple organizations including the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO).[4] In 1955, she was appointed Secretary of the New York State Department of Labor.[3] In 1961, she was appointed as Special Assistant to the Director of the Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor under the Kennedy Administration.[2] Robinson left this position in 1963 to serve as special assistant to the president of the Hotel and Allied Service Union, Peter Ottley.[4] Robinson was also involved in the political arena. In 1968, she ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives against New York State Assemblywoman Shirley Chisholm and New York State Senator William C. Thompson.[5]

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