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June 25, 2008

Who Will Defend Ultra-Orthodox Women's Labor Rights?

by Tamar Rotem, Ha-aretz, Israel - Judith Klein is a humble, shy woman and a pioneer of workers' rights in the ultra-Orthodox community. Klein has created the first women's workers union in her sector - and in the process incurred the wrath of many of her peers.

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