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Transport workers claim rights on women’s day
8 March 2005
Cabin crew and cruise ship workers are amongst those whose rights are being championed by transport unions all over the world, who are today marking International Women’s Day with campaigning activities.
In Portugal, the cabin crew union Sindicato Nacional do Pessoal de Vôo da Aviaçâo Civil - SNPVAC, is challenging the government and the employers to recognise the maternity rights and breastfeeding rights of cabin crew women.
On the other side of the world, the Norwegian Seafarers’ Union office in Miami is targeting women working on cruise ships to tell them about March 8, and the history behind International Women’s Day.
"We will visit ships in Port Canaveral and hand out campaign materials to women. We’ll also send some material to the Seafarers’ Centre in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to be handed out to women visiting the centre" said Nini Espeli Allen.
In total, 65 unions in 38 countries have reported today’s activities - which range from awareness-raising to campaigns to change legislation. Railway women all over India are participating in mass meetings and seminars. Eleven transport unions in Thailand are marching to raise awareness on women's issues amongst workers and the general public. Unions in Benin and Togo are distributing information about HIV and AIDS. The railway union in Tunisia, the Fédération Nationale des Chemins de Fer Tunisien is promoting women to leadership positions. The British Transport and General Workers’ Union is running a petition to make March 8th a public holiday.
Despite January’s devastating floods, which continue to impact activities there, the three ITF unions in Guyana have extended their International Women’s Day events to a whole week, organising symposia and a film festival, in conjunction with women’s groups. They will also launch a national women’s committee on 11th March.
"It’s been really hectic here today," said Ann Anderson, from the Guyana Clerical and Commercial Workers’ Union, which represents transport workers from all sectors. "But we are really motivating and empowering women to stand up."
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