[Anarchafeminists] [Fwd: [Lsfgender] Fwd: Women in the Labour Movement]

[butterflea at riseup.net]

Hi,

Just thought I'd forward this in case anyone wants to add their name:




Please let us know if you will be willing to sign the statement below. We
will aim to launch this around TUC Womens conference and get as many
signatories as possible.
Thanks in advance.
Marshajane Thompson and Cath Elliott
Womeninthelabourmovement.wordpress.com


Our movement must be a safe space for women

We the undersigned labour movement activists stand in solidarity with all
women opposing all forms of male violence against women. We recognise that
male violence against women is endemic in society, and that our movement
is
obviously and unfortunately not exempt.

We believe that our trade union and labour
movement has the potential to transform society for the better. Therefore
we have a particular responsibility to confront and challenge male
violence
against women within our movement.


Male violence against women is not acceptable in any case. It must not be
tolerated from those who hold office or power in our movement.


We recognise the enormous challenges faced by women victims of male
violence, and the pressures which women face, including from abusive men,
not to complain about violence and abuse. We therefore believe that, when
women complain of male violence within our movement, our trade unions and
political organisations should start from a position of believing women.

We believe that all women who complain of male violence have the right to
be listened to and supported.

All labour movement activists have a responsibility to work to ensure that
our movement is a safe space for women. Because we stand in solidarity
with
all women opposing male violence we accept that we have a responsibility to
women throughout our movement, whether or not
we are members of the same trade union or the same political organisation.

We therefore address these demands to all trade unions and political
organisations which are part of our labour movement.

Marshajane Thompson
Cath Elliott




Regards
Marsha-Jane
xx


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