We are the United Steelworkers, North America’s largest industrial union. We’re 1.2 million members and retirees strong in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. We proudly represent men and women who work in nearly every industry there is.
Cathy Mulroy was one of the first female employees hired at Inco. This is her story about fighting for respect and equality for women in a male dominated work environment. Please be sure to drop by the Steel Hall on Sunday to support Cathy and to pick up a book!
*October is Women's History Month. Local 1944 celebrates the past and present generations of sisters active in the labour movement, who fought, or are still fighting, for equality at work through collective bargaining and leadership development. Women and girls have always made a positive and lasting impact on our country, and continue to do so.
*October is Women's History Month. Local 1944 celebrates the past and present generations of sisters active in the labour movement, who fought, or are still fighting, for equality at work through collective bargaining and leadership development. Women and girls have always made a positive and lasting impact on our country, and continue to do so.
*- Get involved with our Women of Steel*: The Women of Steel program encourages women to be leaders within the Local Union. More information at https://usw1944.ca/women-steel-committee [2]. Contact the Local 1944 Women of Steel committee: [email protected] [3].
*- Get involved with our Women of Steel*: The Women of Steel program encourages women to be leaders within the Local Union. More information at https://usw1944.ca/women-steel-committee [2]. Contact the Local 1944 Women of Steel committee: [email protected] [3].
*- *Attend one of the events listed below*.*
*- *Attend one of the events listed below*.*
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*Events dedicated to women in October:
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*Events dedicated to women in October*
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*- *On October 4th*, communities across Canada come together to honour the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls. Show solidarity with families of stolen sisters by attending a vigil in your community.
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- *On October 4th*, communities across Canada come together to honour the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls. Show solidarity with families of stolen sisters by attending a vigil in your community.
- *On October 11th*, we celebrate the "International Day of the Girl", promoting equal treatment and opportunities for girls in areas such as law, health care, nutrition, freedom from violence and abuse.
- *On October 11th*, we celebrate the "International Day of the Girl", promoting equal treatment and opportunities for girls in areas such as law, health care, nutrition, freedom from violence and abuse.
- *October 18th* commemorates "Persons Day", an early victory for gender equality activism with the...
October is Women's History Month. Local 1944 celebrates the past and present generations of sisters active in the labour movement, who fought, or are still fighting, for equality at work through collective bargaining and leadership development. Women and girls have always made a positive and lasting impact on our country, and continue to do so.
What you can do to honour Women's History Month
- Join the "Done Waiting" Movement: The Canadian Labour Congress is organizing its "Done Waiting" campaign, to end wage discrimination, end sexual harassment and violence, and fix the childcare crisis. Support the movement at www.donewaiting.ca/sign_up. - Get involved with our Women of Steel: The Women of Steel program encourages women to be leaders within the Local Union. More information at https://usw1944.ca/women-steel-committee. Contact the Local 1944 Women of Steel committee: [email protected]. - Attend one of the events listed below.
Events dedicated to women in October
- On October 4th, communities across Canada come together to honour the lives of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls. Show solidarity with families of stolen sisters by attending a vigil in your community. - On October 11th, we celebrate the "International Day of the Girl", promoting equal treatment and opportunities for girls in areas such as law, health care, nutrition, freedom from violence and abuse. - October 18th commemorates "Persons Day", an early victory for gender equality activism with the historic decision to include women in the legal definition of "persons" in 1929.
Octobre est le Mois de l’histoire des femmes. La Section locale 1944 des Métallos célèbre les générations passées et présentes de consœurs actives dans le mouvement syndical, qui ont lutté ou luttent toujours pour l’égalité au travail, que ce soit par la négociation collective ou le développement du leadership. Les femmes et les filles ont toujours eu une influence positive et durable sur notre pays.
Que ce soit en défendant les droits des femmes contre les traitements discriminatoires ou en luttant contre les violences familiales, la Section locale 1944 participe quotidiennement à la lutte pour l’égalité des sexes.
Comment célébrer le Mois de l’histoire des femmes ?
- Rejoignez le mouvement « Faut que ça bouge » :Le Congrès du travail du Canada organise la campagne « Faut que ça bouge » pour éliminer la discrimination salariale, le harcèlement et la violence sexuels, et régler la crise des services de garde à l’enfance. Soutenez le mouvement sur www.fautquecabouge.ca/joignez_vous. - Impliquez-vous avec les Femmes d’acier : Le programme des Femmes d’acier encourage les femmes à devenir des leaders au sein de notre syndicat. Visitez https://fr.usw1944.ca/femmes-dacier ou contactez le comité des Femmes d’acier de la Section locale 1944 : [email protected]. - Participez à l’un des événements listés ci-dessous.
Événements dédiés aux femmes en octobre
- Le 4 octobre,à travers Canada, les communautés se rassemblent pour rendre hommage aux femmes et filles autochtones disparues ou assassinées. Montrez votre solidarité avec les familles de sœurs disparues en assistant à une veille au sein de votre communauté. - Le 11 octobre nous célébrons la « Journée internationale de la fille », qui promeut une égalité de traitement et d’opportunité pour les filles dans les domaines tels que le droit, les soins de santé, la nutrition, et la protection contre les violences et les maltraitances. - Le 18 octobre commémore la Journée de l’affaire « personne ». C’est l’une des premières victoires du militantisme pour l’égalité des sexes grâce à la décision historique de reconnaître aux femmes le statut juridique de « personnes » en 1929.