Behind the Scenes: Gender Equality in Local Union Leadership
Marie-Pier Bernard Pelletier,
Catherine Le Capitaine
Abstract:This article examines the experiences of local union presidents with respect to gender equality. Based on a qualitative case study of members of union committees dedicated to the status of women and local union presidents working in the Québec education sector, our research points to an unprecedented breakthrough of women serving as local presidents. Nevertheless, the existence of a “triple burden,” the persistence of gender stereotypes and a male union culture, the lack of training and mentoring, and the reli… Show more
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