Women of Steel News
- 5 March 2013 International Women's Day 2013 Unions need women, and women need unions. On International Women's Day, March 8, let's reflect on how Steelworkers can help women and other vulnerable workers, and how these workers are helping to make our union stronger.
- 7 January 2013 | Statement Anti-Rape Protests in India - Taking Action to End Violence Against Women The brutal gang rape and subsequent death of a 23-year-old woman in New Delhi, India, last December has shocked people around the world.
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19 December 2012
USW International Women of Steel Conference
Honoring Our Past - Protecting Our Future will be held March 10-13, 2013, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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18 December 2012
IndustriALL Women Commit to Joint International Work
The Women’s Committee meeting agreed on the need for a women’s structure within IndustriALL.
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5 December 2012
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Statement
Ending Violence Against Women
Violence against women is not acceptable. As unionists and activists, we have the power to help end violence against women.
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9 November 2012
National Women's Conference 2012 - Agenda
Working Women, Working Union, the United Steelworkers National Women's Conference, will be held November 14-16, 2012, at the Holiday Inn, Toronto, Yorkdale.
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3 July 2012
Conference Invitation Letter
The conference theme for the 2012 National Women's Conference is "Working Women, Working Union". We will reflect on the progress to date on achieving equality - is there a union advantage?
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2 July 2012
Agenda Highlights
Agenda Highlights for the 2012 National Women's Conference
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2 July 2012
Conference Information
Conference information for the 2012 National Women's Conference
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2 July 2012
Hotel and Travel Information
Hotel and travel information for the 2012 National Women's Conference
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30 June 2012
Women of Steel Survey
Take part! Give us your input on how we can continue to engage with other women of steel in our union.
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30 June 2012
Women's Conference - Like Us on Facebook!
Please visit and like our USW National Women's Conference page on Facebook.
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15 March 2012
Tumbler Ridge's Women of Steel
Woman of Steel encourages anyone, male or female, to look at mining as a possible career choice.
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7 March 2012
Ken Neumann Statement on International Women's Day 2012
Steelworkers and Women of Steel are fighting for women's equality every day. At International Women's Day events we reach out to women and unionists across our movement.
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1 December 2011
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Statement
Ken Neumann Statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
On December 6 we remember and mourn the 14 young women who were murdered in 1989 at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal. And we resolve to take action to end violence against women.
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25 February 2011
Steelworkers Celebrate International Women's Day 100th Anniversary
On March 8, 2011, Women of Steel celebrate and renew our commitment to equality and women’s rights.
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4 October 2010
International Women's Conference: Oct 17 - 20, 2010, Pittsburgh
Women of Steel - World of Women Conference
- 2 December 2009 National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women December 6 is the 20th anniversary of the 1989 Montreal massacre of 14 women at Ecole Polytechnique. This tragedy is recognized by an Act of Parliament as a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. As the attached announcement indicates, members of USW Local 13173 are among Steelworkers across the country who join in this Day of Remembrance and Action.
- 12 June 2009 International Women's Day 2009 – Message from Ken Neumann, National Director for Canada International Women’s Day, March 8, gives us an opportunity to look back and celebrate women’s achievements as well as set our goals for the future. Together we can make a difference.
- 20 February 2009 International Women's Day Breakfasts 2009