| Opportunities to Affect Change
October/November 2001 IBEW Journal
"Where do women in the IBEW have opportunities to affect
the needed changes in the union?" the facilitators asked.
Participants described actions women can take to realize their
vision. They pledged to work to:
Mobilize rank-and-file women for more involvement
Organize more women and minorities into the IBEW
Extend outreach efforts
Encourage more women and minorities to run for a union
office
They developed a mission: "To make a commitment to a
plan of action, describing steps to take over the next year
to help bring about the recommended changes, to help advance
continuing progressive change and make the IBEW an even better
place for everyone."
Vision for the 21st Century
"What is your vision for the 21st Century for
women in the IBEW and for the IBEW as a whole?" facilitators
asked the delegates. "Where do we go from here?"
Delegates discussed the need for more women in leadership
roles at all levels of the union, more diversity, stronger
mentoring opportunities, and more women in all aspects of
the trade.
Open the Door for Your Union Sisters
Each delegate was invited to write her "union story"
as a means of documenting the contributions women have made
to the IBEW. These stories will be compiled into a volume
of "Herstories" and shared with other IBEW members.
"In sharing our stories we learn new strategies and
gain insight and strength from our collective experiences,"
Sanford said. "We also inspire and help others become
leaders and activists in this great union."
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