The VTHC is again running the Anna Stewart Memorial Project this year, for the 26th year. The project is a memorial to Anna Stewart to a leading trade unionist who worked for women’s employment rights. The project seeks to facilitate the greater involvement of women in the trade union movement and to encourage women to stand for office or to seek jobs within trade unions; to encourage the integration of women into union structures by increasing the opportunity for involvement; to promote greater awareness within unions of the particular needs of female members and the important contribution women can make to their development and growth; to promote women’s understanding of the day to day operations of individual unions and to further their knowledge of collective activities of groups of unions and State and National Peak Councils; and to facilitate a greater understanding of the industrial issues confronting women in both blue and white collar occupations with a view to bridging the gaps which often exist between workers in these areas. There will be two intakes this year: first intake: Monday 3 May - Friday 14 May; second intake: Monday 11 October - Friday 22 October 2010. If you are interested, contact the VTHC Women’s Officer Jennifer O’Donnell-Pirisi, email jo' This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it