Government Employees Department Training Courses

Government Employees Department Training Courses

March -- A Time for Telling "Her-Story"

March is National Women’s History Month.  It’s a time to reflect on all the contributions, successes and achievements made by women throughout history.  In celebration of their 30^th Anniversary, the National Women’s History Project is embarking on a mission to “Write Women Back into History.”  Their overall objective is to recognize and celebration the diverse and historic accomplishments of women.  The National Women’s History Project asserts that, “history of women often seems to be written with Invisible ink.  Even when recognized in their own times, women are often not included in the history books.”

Learn more about the influential and inspiration women from our history.

visit the National Women's History Project "Her Story Scrapbook"

Visit an interactive Women's History Timeline

Canadian Labor and Women's Groups call for a Reality Check

Yesterday, the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) along with other trade union and women's organizations released "Reality Check: Women in Canada and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action Fifteen Years On."

According to Barbara Byers, CLC Executive Vice President, this report is to counter a report sent by Canada to the United Nations which, “paints a rosy picture on women’s equality in

Canada.”

This reality check is needed.  In a press release on the subject, Kate McInturff Executive Director of the Canadian Feminist Alliance For International Action (FAFIA) says, “Five years ago, Canada was ranked amongst the top ten countries in the world for its achievements in women’s human rights; in 2009 Canada has fallen to 73^rd in the UN Gender Disparity Index.  Changes to gender architecture, shifts in policy and programming within the government, and the government’s response to the economic crisis have been felt by the most vulnerable women and girls in Canada.”

Canadian General Vice President has signed in agreement of this report on behalf of Canadian Machinists.

Read the full report

Funds for Training and Work Opportunities

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• HVAC
• Machine Electrical
• Industrial Mechanics

Support International Women’s Day

The IAM is joining organizations, governments and women's groups around the globe in celebration of International Women's Day, Monday, March 8, to mark the many economic, political and social successes attributed to women.

This year, on International Women's Day and during the entire month of March (Women's History Month), the IAM is calling on all our members to join in the JOBS Now! campaign.  "JOBS Now! is about getting people back to work and putting our country on the road to recovery," says Executive Assistant Diane Babineaux.  "Nothing provides more opportunity and security for our members and their families than equal access to good paying jobs with decent benefits. We must join together in telling Congress American needs JOBS Now!

Send an online postcard to your elected representatives

Download International Women's Day handouts for distribution

Learn more about International Women's Day

2010 Retirees Conference

Fifth International IAM & AW Retirees Conference

August 31 through September 2, 2010 

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2010 Retirees Conference Call Letter

Registration Form

To Book Reservations Online

French Version Conference Call Letter

French Version Registration Form

What is Pride at Work?

National Pride at Work (P@W) is affiliated as the newest constituency group of the AFL-CIO.  The Purpose of P@W is to mobilize mutual support between the organized labor movement and the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community around organizing for social and economic justice.

Pride at work strives to create a labor movement that cherishes diversity, encourages openness and ensures safety and dignity.  P@W wants to see full equality for LGBT workers in their workplaces and their unions.  They aim to educate the LGBT community about the benefits of union membership for LGBT working people.  This is done in the spirit of the historic motto, “An injury to one is an injury to all.”  P@W is opposed to all forms of discrimination on the job and in unions based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion or political views.

IAM Member and Connecticut State AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Lori Pelletier serves as  Pride at Work Executive Board Member.

Learn more about Pride at Work or Join Online