Interview with Mrs. Molly Piper of St. Catharines, former Bell Telephone Operator

Interview with Mrs. Molly Piper of St. Catharines, former Bell Telephone Operator

Molly Piper and Bell Telephone

Audio interview with Mrs. Molly Piper of St. Catharines, Bell Telephone Operator. Interview c. 1973-1974. Not stated, but the interview took place likely at Linhaven Home.

Summary: Molly started with Bell in traffic department. Earned $9.50 per week. Board $6.50 (1938-1939). At that time about 200 operators were used, fewer when switched to dial. Description of old switchboard, excitement of big night events especially during war. Extra operators needed the night war declared. Lots of personal services given by operator: wake-ups, time-checks etc. Hours, work week, wages, working conditions. Many women worked at Bell, result was that shareholder purchase plan, Bell shares owned by women in large numbers.

Welland Public Library Local History Collection

c. 1973-1974

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