Palin Wrong Choice For Working Women, Families
The United Steelworkers (USW) Women of Steel sent an open letter to Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain expressing disappointment in his selection of Sarah Palin as his running mate. The letter praises McCain for again putting a woman on the presidential ticket. Geraldine Ferraro was the Democrat nominee for vice president in 1984. "You ...... more

One Sick Child Away From Being Fired:
When “Opting Out” Is Not an Option Professional women are not the only Americans whose jobs are in jeopardy because of work/family conflict. This report discusses a study of 99 union arbitrations that provide a unique window into how work and family responsibilities clash in the lives of bus drivers, telephone workers, construction linemen, nurses aides, ...... more

Michigan Legislators Face Women of Steel
The women’s councils in Michigan (District 2) come together annually and sponsor Women of Steel Lobby Day in Lansing, Michigan. At the last session of the Michigan State legislature 48 sisters attended and actively lobbied their legislators on issues facing not only women but all wage earning working class families in the state. All the WOS wore matching ...... more

Social Security Matters to Working Women
Social Security privatization will especially hurt women, who make up 60 percent of all Social Security recipients and are less likely than men to have pensions or substantial savings. Social Security keeps 42 percent of unmarried older women out of poverty. Click Here for more information on Social Security in relation to ...... more