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Working women have been fighting for equal pay in Australia for over a century. Hear pioneers share insights from earlier battles and strategise how to build a movement to win real pay justice!
— Panellists —
Marxist and feminist Lynn Beaton was a staffer at the Working Women’s Centre in the 70s. She is a working class historian who has written on many topics, including women’s pay rates during World War II.
Eileen Capocchi is a passionate advocate for women’s rights who campaigned for equal pay and equal opportunity for women in the 50s, 60s and 70s. She still campaigns and lobbies for women’s rights today.
Katerina Check is an activist with the grassroots campaigning group, Pay Justice Action (PJA). She is also a workplace delegate with the Community and Public Sector Union. Kat will launch the new PJA equal pay petition.
Plus film footage of insights from Zelda D’Aprano, working-class crusader prepared to act when endless calls from union leaders to be patient failed to deliver.
Chaired by Alison Thorne veteran campaigner against workplace discrimination, CPSU workplace delegate and Freedom Socialist Party Organiser.
Saturday 7 May, 5:30 pm
Solidarity Salon, 580 Sydney Road, Brunswick
If coming by public transport take the Upfield train to Anstey Station or the number 19 tram to stop 25, Stewart Street. Plenty of free parking at the rear — enter from Staley Street.
• 5:30 pm doors open • 6 pm program • 8 pm May Day dinner featuring Revolt-inspiring dishes from the Middle East, North Africa and U.S. • Kick on into the evening and enjoy the rebellious company!
• $16 full price • $12 concession • $20 solidarity price
This event will benefit the ongoing work of Pay Justice Action and the $6,000 fund drive to purchase a new photocopier for Solidarity Salon and support the Freedom Socialist newspaper.
For more information or to book please call 9388 0062 or e-mail freedom.socialist.party@ozemail.com.au
Sponsored by Pay Justice Action and the Freedom Socialist Party