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New report shows global gender pay gap bigger than previously thought

March 8, 2009 By International Trade Union Confederation

A new report released by the ITUC for March 8, International Women’s Day, has revealed that the pay gap between men and women worldwide may be much higher than official government figures. The report, “Gender (in)Equality...

Charter of rights of working women

March 7, 2009

Women work every day. No matter where they live, their economic activity is vital to the economy and society at large, their communities, their families and their personal autonomy and growth as human beings.

The gender card

February 28, 2009 By Lauren Stiller Rikleen

Once again, we see that there are no boundaries when it comes to making outrageously sexist remarks with impunity. The latest example can be found in a nationally televised interview involving former Republican Congressman Dick Armey.

Women at the helm, literally

February 16, 2009 By Miren Gutierrez

ROME, Feb 13 (IPS) - Shipping used to be for men. Now women are starting to be seen commanding merchant vessels, oil tankers and cruisers, 'manning' ships and operating liner engines.

Mexican-American Emma Tenayuca fought for women workers

March 8, 2008 By Combined Sources

By 1934, Emma Tennyuca she was 18-years-old and was arrested for her leadership role in the organization of Mexican women in the Finck Cigar Strike. It was the first time in San Antonio’s labor history when...