Morning Book Club

The Radium Girls tells the true story of some of the young women who worked in radium dial factories in the early 1900s. They unknowingly exposed themselves to radium, a dangerous substance, while painting watch dials. Despite their suffering, factory owners ignored the dangers and dismissed their complaints. The women pursued justice, leading to a landmark legal case that improved workers’ rights and workplace safety regulations. Their bravery had a lasting impact on health protections and nuclear industry standards.