8th March - ETUC Survey: "Only 7% of the top trade union positions occupied by women"
8 Mar 2010
Trade Unionism is key in the promotion of Gender Equality
An increasing number of female workers are joining the ranks of trade unions throughout Europe. According to this year's European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) 8th March Survey, women account for around 45% of the trade union membership of ETUC, which is an increase of 3 per cent since 2006. This tendency reflects the higher participation of women in employment, although gaps remain high in every Member State.
The study shows that women are important for trade unions' future growth and sustainability and that trade unionism is key in the promotion of gender equality in employment and society at large. Nevertheless, women do not appear to be effectively represented in trade unions' decision-making positions, with only 7% of the top trade union positions being occupied by women.
Read more about the ETUC report "From membership to leadership: How to advance women in decision-making positions in trade unions" - click here