Cost varies depending on the number of participants from a local union. A 15-week training program in Spanish for immigrant women workers to learn about their rights in the workplace and how to defend them. Topics include workplace health and safety, self-esteem, public speaking, ergonomics and much more. Childcare is provided. Fighting Racial and Sexual Discrimination in the Workplace is this year s theme.
Scholarships are available and childcare reimbursement is available with pre-registration.
Take advantage of this opportunity to network with women legislators and members of women s organizations. Congratulations to Lou Mandarini and Barbara Servis , who were elected president and vice president of the Greater Boston Labor Council last week on Jan. 2. Mandarini won the president s seat with 26,934 votes, beating out Stephen Lewis, who secured second place with 26,484 votes. Servis won with 31,347 votes. Bill Hogan, who was also a candidate for vice president, followed with 20,849 votes.