Announcing the First Annual ILWU Women, Trans, and Non-Binary Workers Conference: Gender Equity is Labor Equity
April 26 & 30, 2022
The ILWU is excited to announce the first annual Women, Trans, and Non-Binary Workers conference.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s event will take place over Zoom.
The event is open to all ILWU members and affiliates in good standing—regardless of their gender identity—who want to learn more about the issues impacting our fellow women, trans, and non-binary members and want to explore ways to achieve broader participation and develop diverse leadership within our union.
Those interested in attending may register by clicking the link below. You need only register once to attend any of the sessions.
Questions about the series may be directed to Robin Walker, Director of Educational Services at robin.walker@ilwu.org.
Day 1: April 26
6:00-8:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Session #1, 6:00-7:00 PM
Gender in the Workplace
This panel discusses gender in the workplace and the ways ILWU leaders have opened doors to participation from women, trans, or non-binary workers.
Session #2, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Combatting Obstacles to Diverse Participation: the ILWU Canada Anti-Bullying Initiative
ILWU Canada demonstrates their innovative program to make workplaces safer for all by combatting workplace bullying.
Day 2: April 30
Noon-2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time
Session #1, Noon – 1:00PM
Organizing the Untraditional
A conversation with ILWU activists who have been involved in organizing across genders in the ILWU. How do we organize to achieve gender diversity in male-dominated industries? What is it like to organize in industries with traditionally non-male workforces?
Session #2, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Find Your Voice in Leadership ILWU Leaders Speak Out!
A conversation with women, trans, and non-binary leaders in the ILWU on how they overcame obstacles and how they work to encourage others to take on leadership roles.