(Helen Armstrong fonds/Archives of Manitoba) Post image on Pinterest: Helen Armstrong was a fiery voice for women and took care of those in need. (Helen Armstrong fonds/Archives of Manitoba)At 42 and standing scarcely five feet tall, the stocky woman held her own against men in their 20s and 30s. (Helen Armstrong fonds/Archives of Manitoba) Post image on Pinterest: Helen Armstrong was charged with disorderly conduct on the first day of the strike. (Helen Armstrong fonds/Archives of Manitoba)Helen Armstrong was charged with disorderly conduct on the first day of the strike. (Helen Armstrong fonds/Archives of Manitoba)During the strike, Armstrong established a soup kitchen, which she called the Labour Café, to feed female strikers.

Source: CBC News May 30, 2019 07:52 UTC