Listen to some of the music from
A Shirtwaist Tale
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Rose Schneiderman, one of the leaders of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU), describes the strikers' demands in
"52 Hours"
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The two young lovers, Dvorah and Yitzak, share a rare quiet moment together in
"Alone in Yampolsky's
Cafe"
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With the strike several weeks old, Sadie complains about her postponed dreams in
"How Many People"
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Trying to keep going on the strike, the strikers and their friends encourage each other in
"It's Just For A While"
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In the finale, the Cast celebrates the end of the strike, but notes that "nothing comes out perfect" in
"Sew What!"
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