National Women’s Committee
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2011 CEP 9th Biennial National Women’s Conference - Imagine, the handout
Women do better in a union environment. Statistics Canada says women who are members of unions receive higher wage increases and better benefits and working conditions. That’s something to celebrate and build on.
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9th CEP National Women's Conference
Although women are joining unions at a faster rate than men, they often find it difficult to figure out where they belong in the union. That’s because in many cases, most of the decision-making positions belong to men.
Being a member of a women’s committee gives women a chance to learn how the union functions while providing a forum to share experiences, support each other, gain knowledge and skills, celebrate successes, protect gains and strive for more.
Women’s committees also make union leaders aware of the problems faced by women in the workplace. While doing all of this, the committee accomplishes its primary goals of preventing problems and mobilizing women. This is especially important when dealing with issues such as sexual harassment, bullying, wage inequity and violence. Clearly, Local women’s committees play a major role in advancing the status of women in the union, in the workplace, and in society in general.
