The IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) held an event recognizing Disability Employment Awareness Month which takes place every October to acknowledge and promote the contributions and inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace.
Read MoreOctober is Disability Employment Awareness Month and the IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network is devoting our 9th Women and Unions International Speaker Series event on disability rights in the workplace. Join us for this essential discussion with a panel of experts advocating to advance disability awareness and access.
Read MoreEarlier this week, the IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) held their 8th Women & Unions International Speaker Series. In recognition of Pride Month, which is celebrated during the month of June each year, the event focused on understanding 2SLGBTQI+ rights and allyship.
Read MoreThe IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) is excited to present our 8th Women & Unions International Speaker Series during Pride Month.
Read MoreOver 50 members attended the 7th Women & Unions International Speaker Series organized by the IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN). The program featured women on IFPTE’s Executive Council.
Read MoreJoin us this Saturday for the 7th Women & Unions International Speaker Series organized by the IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN). Meet the incredible women who lead our union on the IFPTE Executive Council!
Read MoreJoin us for the 7th Women & Unions International Speaker Series organized by the IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN).
Read MoreIFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) is preparing for our 7th Women & Unions International Speaker Series. Save the date (January 29th) and meet the women on the IFPTE Executive Council! We’re taking this opportunity to spotlight the incredible women who lead our union.
Read MoreThis week, the IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) Planning Committee met to review recent WSN activities and plan upcoming WSN Speakers Series events.
Read MoreOrganized by the IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network, over 30 members from Canada and US took part in a workshop focused on building a culture of consent within our union and workplaces.
Read MoreThe IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) held their 6th Women & Unions International Speaker Series on April 29. IFPTE members from Canada and the US took part in a webinar discussion focused on the gender pay gap.
Read MoreJoin the IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network for our 6th installment of the Women & Unions International Speaker Series. This online event will be focused on the gender pay gap and what this means for women’s economic security especially during COVID-19.
Read MoreThe IFPTE Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) is gearing up for our 6th Women & Unions International Speaker Series. The focus of this upcoming program will centre on bringing the gender wage gap to the forefront of our discussions by examining pay equity and equal pay. Join the WSN for this important conversation about the gender wage gap as we examine how women are faring in today’s workforce and economy.
Read More"Gender Equality for Migrant Women and Gender-Diverse People in Canada – Reflections from the Middle of the Pandemic," asks what gender equality means for migrant women and gender-diverse people in Canada in 2021.
Read MoreCOVID-19 has impacted groups of workers differently, and recent Statistics Canada data released on unemployment rates show women of colour have been left behind.
Read MoreJoin the Canadian Labour Congress for a webinar on November 25 calling for a National Action Plan on Gender-Based Violence and their kickoff of 16 Days of Activism on Gender-Based Violence.
Read MoreThe Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) is spotlighting an interesting webinar taking place on Nov 16 at 9:00 a.m. EST. Bringing together speakers from around the world, the webinar will address the legal advances of ILO Violence and Harassment Convention (C190) in the context of global #MeToo movements, the Covid-19 pandemic, and economic recession.
Read MoreThe Women’s Solidarity Network is spotlighting the experiences of immigrant women in Canada. Immigration is a key factor in contributing to Canada’s economic growth. A survey conducted by Carleton University in July and August 2020 found that highly educated and skilled professional women who recently immigrated to Canada have been negatively impacted due to COVID-19.
Read MoreWhy are more men than women dying from COVID-19? The Women’s Solidarity Network came across a comprehensive study surveying citizens from eight different countries, including the USA. The findings suggest women are more likely than men to view COVID-19 as a severe health problem and therefore will take extra precautions and follow public health recommendations.
Read MoreThe Women’s Solidarity Network’s spotlight this week is shining a light on child care responsibilities at home. A new study conducted by McMaster University indicates some Canadian mothers have taken on the equivalent of nearly two full-time jobs providing child care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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