Women and trade unions

Women have always been central to trade unions and the fight for a more equal society. To celebrate International Women’s Day we’ve put together a timeline of some of the key dates for women and the trade union movement.

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We’ve put together a timeline of some of the key dates for women and the trade union movement.

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