Women

Working women working poor

A new study to be released on Thursday, March 6 finds that job prospects for women in the Greater Toronto Area are dismal and not getting any better. The study “Working Women, Working Poor” will be...
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Julie White, Unifor Women’s Director

The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women has been observed on November 25th each year since 2000. It is an occasion for governments, international organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to raise public awareness of violence against women.

“There is one universal truth, applicable to all countries, cultures and communities: violence against women is never acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable."  – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

What Kind of Man Wears High Heels?

When you think of father-son time, the activities don't normally involve going for a stroll in pink high heeled shoes. But I'm not always one for convention. For three years running now, that's how my son Jordan and I spend one morning in September as part of an organized event, Hope in High Heels.