mill-hand (noun)

1. During the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century, thousands of mill-hands worked tirelessly in cotton mills.

2. The plight of the mill-hands was often addressed in sermons as a reminder of the need for fair labor practices.

3. In Charles Dickens' novel 'Hard Times,' the character Stephen Blackpool is portrayed as a mill-hand struggling against the harsh working conditions.

4. The film 'Norma Rae' tells the inspiring story of a mill-hand who becomes a labor union activist to fight for better wages and working conditions.