International Women's Day 2006
Thursday March 09, 2006
Over 100 women (and a few men) from NUW sites across Victoria gathered together at Princes Park in Carlton in March for International Women's Day 2006.
International Women's Day is a worldwide event, and the NUW marked the achievements of women throughout history with a host of guest speakers, as well as activites and prizes for the female members who attended the day.
Highlights from a hugely successful International Women's Day 2006 are below.
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Victorian Assistant Secretary, Antony Thow, gives his International Women's Day address
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Organisers Sophie Harris and Belinda Jacobi speak with members about the Howard Government's IR changes
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Leader employee and NUW member, Eva Bridgman, speaks about her experience negotiating an Enterprise Agreement
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Industrial Officer, Susie Allison (centre) takes members through some of the IR changes
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Sonia Bakla, National IR manager for Baiada Poultry, also gave an addressed the IWD crowd
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Organiser Julie Warren (left) listens to ideas on how to deal with challenges at work
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Federal Opposition Health Minister, Julia Gillard, details the achievements of women at work
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South Australian Organiser, Mary Hajistassi (standing), also attended the day, providing help with the workshops
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Ms Gillard speaks as the audience keenly watches on
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Last modified 2006-03-09 04:33 PM
