Kalamazoo Corset Strike! - 1912 - In 1911, the Kalamazoo Corset Company Was the Largest Manufacturer of Women's Corsets in the World. In Spring 1912, the Kalamazoo Corset Workers' Union, Local 82 of the International Ladies Garment Worker's Union Went on Strike, Citing Poor Wages, Long Hours, Unsafe and Unsanitary Conditions, and Sexual Harassment as Grievances. [...] In the End, Despite the Workers' Best Efforts, the Strike was Unsuccessful. However, Due to the Efforts of Pauline Newman and Representatives from Local 82 who Traveled throughout the Midwest Advocating a Company Boycott to Women Consumers, the Kalamazoo Corset Company went Bankrupt in 1914. Celebrate People's History!