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Women's Committee Chairperson: Sis. Christine Bogle-Mienzer

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The purpose of the committee is:

 

• To encourage women’s participation in Union activities, educate women on the trade union movement and encourage their involvement at all levels.

 

• To foster communication, networking, and the dissemination of information directly relating to women.

 

• To educate on health, economic, and social issues that impact women.

 

• To encourage women’s participation in educational opportunities both locally and internationally.

 

• To encourage and support a decent work agenda for women.

 

• To promote and encourage women to run for elected Union office and support candidates.

 

• To create mentorship opportunities by aligning young workers with experienced women unionists.

 

• To organize an annual International Women’s Day event and other activities targeted towards women.