Women's Committee Report - April 2004

Tuesday, April 20th is Equal Pay Day. Each year, the National Committee on Pay Equity organizes the national observance of Equal Pay Day to raise awareness about unfair pay for women and people of color in America. Wear RED on Equal Pay Day to symbolize how far women and minorities are "in the red" with their pay! So, support your working sisters everywhere and wear "red" on April 20th. For more information click here.

The 2004 "Ask a Working Woman" survey is now available online for women to express themselves about the constant struggle to balance the demands of career, work and family. The confidential survey is conducted every year by the AFL-CIO, and asks women to sound off on workplace issues including: wages; hours; child care; health insurance and retirement concerns. Members can learn more and view results from earlier surveys. Click here to take the survey.

Our third annual Flight for Sight Fun Run benefiting Guide Dogs of America will be held on Saturday, May 22nd at the Boeing Activity Center in Everett. There will be prizes, music, food, and fun for the whole family. The events include a one-mile walk, a 5K walk/run, and a 10K jog/run, so there is something for everybody! The registration forms are on the back table and inside the form is also a pledge sheet. You can get your friends, co-workers, and family to pledge you in your event. Please take the forms back to the shop and encourage other members to come as well. Also, we have a volunteer sign-up sheet on the back table if you would like to help us out on the day of the event. Stewards will receive two (2) hours volunteer credit. For more info, click here.