The labor movement won't survive if it doesn't help Black women to thrive
Black women and girls are the future of labor, but they can't become leaders unless the unions have their backs.
Today in history: Feminist labor organizer Rose Schneiderman is born
A fiery labor orator, feminist and socialist, she served as president of the Women's Trade Union League.
Remembering: The Woman Suffrage Parade of 1913
The first suffragist demonstration took place in Washington, D.C. on March 3, 1913.
Justices tackle pregnancy discrimination
Does the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which bars firms from discriminating against pregnant workers, mean what it says?
Today in labor history: 19th amendment, securing right to vote for women, ratified
America's woman suffrage movement was founded in the mid 19th century by women who had become politically active through their work in the abolitionist and temperance movements.
Rallies demand equal pay
How unequal are women's wages? Women in the U.S., on average, are now paid only 77 cents to every $1.00 of men's average pay.
Today in women's history: Suffragist Susan B. Anthony died
Susan B. Anthony was a pioneer leader of the cause of woman suffrage, and worked tirelessly her whole life for what she considered to be the best interests of womankind.
Today in women's history: Physician Sarah Dolley born
She was supportive of women's rights, and instrumental in the formation of the Women's Educational and Industrial Union in 1893.
Today in women’s history: Suffrage supporters march in D.C
On March 3, 1913 supporters of the right of women to vote marched in Washington D.C., disprupting the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson.
Our daughters deserve better than 77 percent of a man’s pay
There is no denying that in spite of our best efforts, women continue to be discriminated against in the workplace.
