Women and Work
Women have been actively involved in union politics since the early part of the last century. The struggle for better wages and conditions continues on a number of fronts. The push for paid maternity leave is hotting up with the Federal Government considering a number of options. The International Labour Organisation recommends 14 weeks paid maternity leave. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission has produced a report on maternity leave and a final report is due later this year. See the
ACTU website for updates. The Trades Hall womens committee is also planning a campaign on violence against women in the workplace. Our OHS e-journal
SafetyNet has updates on this campaign.
For details on women in unions contact Jennifer O'Donnell-Pirisi, VTHC Women's Officer via email:
jo'donnell-pirisi@vthc.org.au or 03 9659 3511.
"The VTHC Women's Committee meet fortnightly, if you are interested please contact me for information and date of next meeting. Your involvement and participation is welcome,"
Yours in solidarity
Jennifer O'Donnell-Pirisi
VTHC Women's Officer
The VTHC website has a range of information about women in unions. Please follow the links below for more.
