Women's Solidarity Network : Women's Committee of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE)

Latest News

04/08/2013

April Birthdays

April 1, 1895 (1984) - Alberta Hunter, blues and cabaret singer (1911-79), made recordings from 1921 into the 1980s, also starred in "Showboat" with Paul Robeson in London, made stunning musical comeback on TV, sang for President Carter... Read More >

04/08/2013

April Highlights

April 2, 1931 - 17-year-old Jackie Mitchell, the second woman to play baseball in the all-male minor leagues, pitches an exhibition game against the N.Y. Yankees and strikes out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. The next day, the Baseball Commissioner voided her contract, claiming baseball was too strenuous for women. The ban was not overturned until 1992... Read More >

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Monthly Announcement

02/2013

About One Billion Rising

On February 14th, 2013 the IFPTE's Women's Solidarity Network invite all of our members and allies to STRIKE DANCE and RISE in support of the 1 Billion Rising campaign! Read More >

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Upcoming Events

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The Women’s Solidarity Network (WSN) is the Women’s Committee of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) and is open to all members of the IFPTE.

WSN has been formed to support our Union in our fight for fairness and equality for all workers. WSN is a vehicle to inspire, highlight, demonstrate, educate, share and enlighten everyone on issues/struggles/successes women face in the workplace and in society.

The IFPTE Women's Committee’s goal is to:

Unite women members for the purpose of addressing their concerns and issues.
Promote women's involvement and recognition within their locals
Strengthen solidarity within the union.

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