Report back from NZCTU Women's Conference

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NZCTU Biennial Women’s Conference

Rose Ryan

Director, Heathrose ResearchLife for working women in NZAmazing how many statistics from

50s still the same“The more things change the more

they stay the same”

Louise Tarrant

General Secretary LHMU (Liquor Hospitality and Misc Union)

“One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.” (Helen Keller)

Laila Harré

National Secretary NDU (National Distribution Union)

Translating passion into action

Helen Kelly

President of NZCTU

Succession planning

Union for 21st Century

Cross Union Discussion

It doesn’t matter where we come from - we have a common purpose and together we are stronger!

Friday panel discussion

Cultural issues that Maori and Pasifika women face that are totally unknown to Pakeha/European women.

PPTA & NZEI

Hand in handPPTA woman -> NZEI Support

Staff T-shirts This is a campaign that matters to

us both.

choirchoir

A woman’s life is hard, even with a union cardShe’s got to stand on her own two feet, not to be a servant of the male eliteIt’s time to make a stand, keep working hand in handFor there’s a job that’s got to be done, and a fight that’s got to be won.

Woody Guthrie:Union Maid

Union Aid

You can help vulnerable workers in developing countries in our region get a fairer deal. UnionAID is the only New Zealand overseas aid agency that places workers' rights at the centre of its work.

NZEI’s Position

National Exec. Report 2009

Recommend that WDC supports UnionAid in 2009

with a cash donation and considers ongoing

support.