#InternationalWomen’sDay

by Christine Bond on Mar 8th, 2017 - 2067 Views

In looking for a brief history of International Women’s Day I have found a lot of conflicting stories. Most stories agree that the beginnings were in the American labour union struggles of the early 1900’s and especially those of the immigrant women working in the garment industry in the east coast.   A... 

by Gillian Kelly on Mar 11th, 2015 - 1840 Views

International Women’s Day International Women’s Day was celebrated on Sunday March 8th.  This day represents and still represents working women who campaign for equal rights, respect and to be treated fairly.  International Women’s Day was first celebrated in New York in 1909.  It was organised...