Union Women in male dominated industries

FIONA MANSELL ASSISTANT SECRETARY, WELLINGTON BRANCH

Union Women in Male Dominated Industries

Many thanks once again to the branches and National Office for allowing six MUNZ women to attend this empowering conference held in Canberra from 12–16 September. Much respect and love go out to all the organisers for making this event what it is today. The history behind WIMDOI is one many are familiar with regarding struggles, battles, persistence, and commitment required to make a conference like this a success. The WIMDOI Vision and Statement sums up what this conference is all about.

WIMDOI Vision: Women to be active Unionists and equal participants in male dominated occupations and industries and to enjoy the deserved wages and conditions achieved through collective action.

WIMDOI Statement: WIMDOI is an affirmative action initiative of the Trade Union Movement designed to encourage the recruitment and retention of women into male dominated occupations and industries and promote our activism in our Unions.