first IWW BIROC Women’s Conference POSTPONED!!!

Due to a lack of registrations for the Women's Conference, the organisers have had no choice but to postpone the event.

Make no mistake, this conference is very important + will still go ahead. We are thinking about holding it around the time of International Women's Day 2010 (March 8th) instead, perhaps combined with a social. We have planned an enjoyable day with inspiring speakers, so when the new date is announced, please put it into your diary as a priority!

Hosted by IU 610 (health + social care workers), on Saturday 7th November 2009.

Venue The Warehouse, [click on link for map] 54-57 Allison Street, Digbeth, Birmingham, B5 5TH. 11am – 4.30pm.
The venue is very close to New Street + Moor Street train stations, + Digbeth coach station, + on-street parking is available. The meeting room is on the ground floor.

Why did we call this event?

We’ve noticed that women overall tend to take a back seat in the running of the union. It doesn’t have to + shouldn’t be this way... We want this training day to be about discussing the reasons why this is + thinking about potential solutions. We will also spend some time talking about inspirational female activists from the past + present, + the day will include short film clips + activities. The conference will be relaxed + hopefully enjoyable for all.

Above all it will be about finding our own ways to overcome the things that challenge us!

Snacks + light refreshments will be provided + there is also a veggie/vegan caf in the same building which FWs can use. There will be an hour lunch break + there are plenty of fast food places close by in the city centre.

To Book: email healthworkers@iww.org.uk or phone 0845 8054793 (24hr voicemail)

If you need assistance with childcare requirements or any other issues, eg. travel expenses, then please get in touch ASAP.

in solidarity,
IU 610 Organising Committee