International Women’s Day

Welcome back!

International Women’s Day is this Saturday, March 8.  The background on the origin of this day was actually news to me.  IWD in fact honors an important event in American History.

Our industrial roots are pretty magnificent in some respects and sad in others.  Turn of the century industrialists helped to make the American economy the largest and most successful in the world, but at a cost. Many workplaces were far from equitable and far from safe – especially for women.

International Women’s Day was established in honor of the 15,000 women who in 1908 marched through New York City demanding shorter hours, better pay and workers’ rights.

This year marks the 100th Anniversary of that march.  You can find out more about events being held in the USA, Canada and other countries by visiting the website.