Władysława Habicht (deceased)
Gender: Female
Sexuality: Lesbian
DOB: 1 June 1867
RIP: 2 April 1963
Ethnicity: White - Polish
Occupation: Suffragette, activist, telegraphist, poet, musician
Note 1: Founded Association of Galician Postal Clerks, since at that time only unmarried women were accepted to work in post offices, the association served as a labour union and community that provided the workers with a sense of group belonging, financial aid, and support. The group's postulates emphasized the importance women's emancipation, which would allow them workers rights; including overtime pay, holidays, sick pay and a better retirement pension. They also demanded equal treatment in employment for positions and departments previously restricted to men.
Note 2: In recognition of her achievement, Habicht received the Silesian Plebiscite Badge, the Silver Cross of Merit and the Golden Cooperative Badge. At the end of her life, she was looked after by the members of the Society she ran.

















