Resources For Women Workers

      Harriet Tubman                                    Mother Jones                      Rose Pastor Stokes

Women have played leading roles in the labor movement from the beginning. Much progress in women's rights and living standards has been made since—and as a result of—the efforts of  leaders such as those pictured above. But much remains to be done. In addition to the issues facing all workers women have special challenges. There is still widespread discrimination in hiring, advancement, and pay. Of course women are usually expected to be the primary care-givers for their children, and organizers of their household, as well going to work outside the home for wages. Here are some resources that can be useful.

AFL-CIO Ask A Woman Page
Coalition of Labor Union Women
Institute for Women's Policy Research
Labor Project for Working Families
National Committee on Pay Equity
National Council of Negro Women
National Organization for Women
National Partnership for Women and Families
Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor

Union Women—International Metalworkers' Federation