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Heartland Workers Center

Building a Community that Works for All


March 8, 2013

News from the

Press Statement
Contact: Jesamari Hernandez 402.933.6095 / jesamari@heartlandworkerscenter.org

Heartland Workers Center


4923 S. 24th St., Ste. 3A Omaha, NE. 68107 402.933.6095
hwc@heartlandworkerscenter.org www.heartlandworkerscenter.org

The Heartland Workers Center Congratulates All Women Today as We Celebrate the 102nd International Womens Day
Omaha, NE Today, March 8, the Heartland Workers Center (HWC) would like to congratulate and wish all women a Happy International Womens Day. We would like to thank and congratulate all the women who have been involved with the HWC over the last four years, particularly those who serve on the HWC Board of Directors, Council of Workers, NALACC, and our women members. International Womens Day allows us as individuals and a community to recognize the contributions women have made to our society, but at the same time, reflect upon the reality of many women who struggle daily. Gender equality is important for both women and men to realize and fulfill their true potential as protagonists in this society, stated Carolyn Kropf, HWC member. Womens leadership has been important in the growth of the organization, but also the community as a whole. Equal participation and treatment in the workplace and in public life is important as we work to change and build a community that works for all, stated Abbie Kretz, HWC Senior Organizer. Womens Day was first observed as a national holiday on February 28, 1909 in the United States as a way to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of womens labor. The following year, Womens Day was recognized in Copenhagen, honoring womens rights and building recognition to womens suffrage. With over 100 women from 17 countries were present, it had an international spirit. In 1911, as a result of the Copenhagen events, the first International Womens Day was celebrated, in which men and women gathered to rally in support of womens issues, such as the right to vote and hold public office. In 1917, the date was changed to March 8, a day when women across Russia began to protest for bread and peace as a response to the death of two million soldiers at war. For more information about International Womens Day, check out http://www.un.org/womenwatch/feature/iwd/2012/.

Sergio Sosa, Executive Director

sergio@heartlandworkerscenter.org

Abbie Kretz, Senior Organizer


abbie@heartlandworkerscenter.org

Jesamari Hernandez, Organizer


jesamari@heartlandworkerscenter.org

To improve the quality of life of Latino/a immigrant workers by promoting leadership development, workers rights, and civic engagement through information sharing, training, and organizing.

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