Radium Girls: The True Story of Corporate Deceit and the Women Who Fought for Modern Workplace Safety (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798250922128)

In the 1920s, radium was the wonder element, a miracle cure and a source of dazzling luminosity. For the young women who painted watch dials with this glowing substance, their jobs were a dream, making them the 'shining girls' of their towns. They painted their nails and teeth with the radiant paint, unaware of the deadly poison they were ingesting with every brushstroke. When a mysterious and horrific illness began to claim their bodies and their lives, the companies that once celebrated them initiated a chilling conspiracy of silence, denial, and deceit. This is the harrowing, true story of the Radium Girls and their courageous, groundbreaking legal battle against a corporation that valued profits over people. Their fight, born from unimaginable suffering, would expose a nationwide scandal, captivate the public, and ultimately establish labor rights and workplace safety standards that protect millions of workers to this day. Discover the inspiring legacy of the women who, even as they were dying, fought for a justice that would outlive them all.

Author: Eleanor Vance
ISBN-13: 9798250922128
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 03/05/2026
Pages: 170
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.39d