IWD 2021 – Noreen Schmitt (1942 – 2013) Canada
By Shelley Cermak and Laura Sharpe,IAM Local 764 Noreen Olive Schmitt was first a partner, mother, grandmother, a sister –
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By Shelley Cermak and Laura Sharpe,IAM Local 764 Noreen Olive Schmitt was first a partner, mother, grandmother, a sister –
Read MoreUnion organizer and social activist. Late in life, Madeleine Parent was recognized her indefatigable activism on behalf of workers, women,
Read MoreIvana SaulaResearch Director Six months ago, talks between the federal government and airline companies began over financial aid for air
Read MoreKwakwaka’wakw leader, cultural mediator, and activist. Born on Vancouver Island, Ga’axstal’as, Jane Constance Cook was the daughter of a Kwakwaka’wakw noblewoman
Read MoreActivist, radio host, and politial leader. Despite being brought up in wealth and privilege, Thérèse Casgrain felt that life should
Read MoreBy Ivana Saula, Research Director and Women and Human Rights Representative “Diversity is our Strength, Solidarity Is Our Power” Duygu
Read MoreFirst black woman newspaper editor in North America. Mary Ann Shadd was a tireless advocate for universal education, black emancipation,
Read MoreNew York, March 18, 2021 Bonjour, Aaniin, Salaam-Alaikum to my colleagues in the international community. I hope wherever you are,
Read MoreFor immediate release 12 March, 2021 Kanata, ON – Members working at AstenJohnson in Kanata ratified their new collective agreement
Read MoreFirst woman elected to the House of Commons. Agnes Macphail was born in rural Ontario. While working as a young
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