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The Covid crisis shows we need an organised, united, and relevant trade union movement that places equality and women at its core, says STUC leader ROZ FOYER

WE SHOULD never forget that the seeds of International Women’s Day grew out of our labour movement. 

The origins of IWD emerged from thousands of working women marching through the streets of New York to demand a shorter working week, better pay and the right to vote. 

This year’s IWD theme of #ChooseToChallenge is not a new concept for trade union women. 

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