VOLUME 19 — NOVEMBER 2022
The Maritime Worker NEWSLETTER OF THE WELLINGTON BRANCH OF THE MARITIME UNION OF NEW ZEALAND
WIMDOI — UNION WOMEN IN MALE DOMINATED OCCUPATIONS & INDUSTRIES FIONA MANSELL Many thanks once again to the branches and National Office for allowing six MUNZ women to attend this empowering conference held in Canberra from 12–16 September. Much respect and love go out to all the organisers for making this event what it is today. The history behind the making of WIMDOI is one many are all familiar with regarding the struggles, battles, persistence, and commitment required to make a conference like this a success. The WIMDOI Vision and Statement sums up what this conference is all about.
WIMDOI Vision: Women to be active Unionists and equal participants in male dominated occupations and industries and to enjoy the deserved wages and conditions achieved through collective action. WIMDOI Statement: WIMDOI is an affirmative action initiative of the Trade Union Movement designed to encourage the recruitment and retention of women into male dominated occupations and industries and promote our activism in our Unions.
MUNZ women members attending rallies and events at WIMDOI 2022, Canberra, Australia