Women

Apr 5, 2012

The Woman Who Struck Out Two of Baseball’s Greatest Players

As spring fever brings out baseball fans eager for opening day, here�s a bit of Herstory that bears mentioning this month.

Mar 22, 2012

Celebrating Women’s History Month: Selected Readings on Women & Gender

For those who are members of a Book Club and/or are interested in a broader discussion of women and gender, Southern Cultures is celebrating Women's History Month by doubling the size of their online archive of material dedicated to Women & Gender.

Mar 21, 2012

Auction to Honor Women’s Education - Women’s Empowerment

The National Women's History Project is a great resource for educational materials, study guides, books, wardrobe options and other items of interest for women. Here�s an opportunity to both celebrate and sponsor this worthwhile organization and to win a unique prize or some historical memorabilia.

Mar 8, 2012

Join with CWA Women in celebrating International Women’s Day

Women's issues in 2012 are once again dominating the headlines and political discourse in the U.S. We must never rest on our laurels or achievements - for if we do, surely there will be efforts to destroy all that we have accomplished.

Mar 1, 2012

President Obama issues Presidential Proclamation for National Women’s History Month 2012

As Americans, ours is a legacy of bold independence and passionate belief in fairness and justice for all. For generations, this intrepid spirit has driven women pioneers to challenge injustices and shatter ceilings in pursuit of full and enduring equality. During Women's History Month, we commemorate their struggles, celebrate centuries of progress, and reaffirm our steadfast commitment to the rights, security, and dignity of women in America and around the world.

Jan 12, 2012

On This Day, 100 Years Ago�

January 12, 1912: Ten thousand textile workers, mostly women and immigrants, walked off the job in Lawrence, MA, marking the beginning of an explosive 8-week strike. It became known as the �Bread & Roses� strike, a landmark event in American history.

Sep 20, 2011

Americans for Democratic Action Honors House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi

United States House of Representatives Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi was the Honored Guest at the 64th Annual Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) Awards Banquet on September 13, 2011, here in Washington, DC.

Sep 1, 2011

CWA Women’s Conference Inspires Members to ‘Learn, Think, Change’

Rousing speakers, authors, panel discussions and group activities at the CWA National Women's Conference in Chicago last week inspired 200 eager participants as they developed action plans for the coming year.

Aug 17, 2011

Civil Rights and Equity and National Women’s Committee 2011 Convention Review

During the 73rd Annual Convention this year in Las Vegas, NV Civil Rights and Equity and Women�s committee members held discussions with a number of delegate visitors including CWA District 4 Vice President Seth Rosen and his assistant Linda Hinton as well as District 7 Vice President Mary Taylor, At Large Diversity Board Members Nestor Soto and Madelyn Elder.

Jul 6, 2011

CWA Women�s Committee and the Coalition of Labor Union Women Pledge Increased Labor Unity

Women�s rights are under attack from right-wing politicians in state houses across the country spearheaded by politicians determined to set back hard fought gains earned by working women. In support of women everywhere, the CWA National Women�s Committee and the CWA Human Rights Department under the direction of CWA Executive Vice President Annie Hill want to highlight the work of the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) for years of dedicated, outstanding service to all women.

Jun 9, 2011

Registration Underway for CWA National Women’s Conference

The CWA National Women's Conference, featuring a unique mix of presentations to learn from the past and plan for the future, is scheduled Aug. 21-23 at Chicago's Drake Hotel.

Jun 9, 2011

Still Time to Nominate Young Women Leaders for First ‘Edna Award’

Don't miss the chance to nominate an outstanding young woman in the social justice movement for the new $10,000 "Edna Award" being given by the Berger-Marks Foundation.

Jun 2, 2011

Former Seattle Guild Activist Freed After 19 Days Jailed in Syria, Iran

For much of May, TNG-CWA members in Seattle and journalists around the world feared for the safety of reporter Dorothy Parvaz, who disappeared April 29 after flying to Syria to cover the latest Arab Spring uprising.

Apr 13, 2011

April Women’s History Highlights and Birthdays

Click to see the important dates in women's history and figures in women's history who were born in April.

Apr 5, 2011

Profiles of Progress: Building a Stronger Union Through Diversity

CWA's Human Rights Department presents the 2011 report on CWA Local Union Civil Rights and Equity Committees and Women's Committees

Mar 31, 2011

White House Forum Spotlights Women and Organizing

Women workers who are determined to have a voice on the job told their stories at the White House, as part of a forum on women and organizing.

Mar 28, 2011

Women Organize! Is Focus of White House Forum

Women at today's White House forum on women and organizing were passionate about their work and their determination to have a voice on the job.

Mar 22, 2011

April 4: A Call to Action

The CWA National Committee on Civil Rights and Equity and National Women�s Committee Urge You to Take Action Now!

Mar 17, 2011

Women Bear Brunt of Union Busting

This piece was originally published in Politico

By: Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Heidi Hartmann

Across America, hardworking teachers, police officers, firefighters, nurses and other public employees are being squeezed from two directions.

On one hand, cutting deficits has become the main budgetary priority in Washington and state capitals, which means pay freezes or layoffs for hundreds of thousands of these middle-class workers. Meanwhile, in Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana and other states, governors are using the real problem of budget deficits as a justification to pursue a long-term goal: union busting.

Whether by design or default, this two-pronged assault on the public sector disproportionately hurts women.

Mar 10, 2011

AFA-CWA: GOP Trying to Turn Airline Workers’ Victory into Defeat

Embattled state workers aren't the only ones fighting for their rights today, AFA-CWA says airline workers are at risk, too, as U.S. House Republicans try to kill the National Mediation Board's new, fair and democratic rules for union elections.

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