Apr 5, 2012
The Woman Who Struck Out Two of Baseball’s Greatest Players
As spring fever brings out baseball fans eager for opening day, here’s a bit of Herstory that bears mentioning this month. Read More
Celebrating Women's History Month: Selected Readings
If you are a member of a Book Club and/or interested in a broader discussion of women & gender, Southern Cultures is doubling the size of their online archive. Read more.
In Support of its Mission, the National Women’s Committee:
- Encourages Locals to establish an active committee.
- Creates programs and strategies to assist Local committees in starting and maintaining programs which are active in their local and community.
- Educates on health, economic and social issues that affect women.
- Encourages and supports women in fighting at the local, state and national level for legislation designed to improve the status of working women and their families.
- Promotes and encourages women to run for elected public office and support candidates.
- Support efforts to recruit and train women organizers in CWA’s effort to organize women.
- Strives continuously to educate women on the labor movement while encouraging their involvement at all levels.
View the National Women's Committee Members and District Women's Coordinators
Mar 22, 2012
Celebrating Women’s History Month: Selected Readings on Women & Gender
For those who are members of a Book Club and/or are interested in a broader discussion of women and gender, Southern Cultures is celebrating Women's History Month by doubling the size of their online archive of material dedicated to Women & Gender. Read More
Mar 21, 2012
Auction to Honor Women’s Education - Women’s Empowerment
The National Women's History Project is a great resource for educational materials, study guides, books, wardrobe options and other items of interest for women. Here’s an opportunity to both celebrate and sponsor this worthwhile organization and to win a unique prize or some historical memorabilia. Read More
Mar 8, 2012
Join with CWA Women in celebrating International Women’s Day
Women's issues in 2012 are once again dominating the headlines and political discourse in the U.S. We must never rest on our laurels or achievements - for if we do, surely there will be efforts to destroy all that we have accomplished. Read More
Mar 1, 2012
President Obama issues Presidential Proclamation for National Women’s History Month 2012
As Americans, ours is a legacy of bold independence and passionate belief in fairness and justice for all. For generations, this intrepid spirit has driven women pioneers to challenge injustices and shatter ceilings in pursuit of full and enduring equality. During Women's History Month, we commemorate their struggles, celebrate centuries of progress, and reaffirm our steadfast commitment to the rights, security, and dignity of women in America and around the world. Read More