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We celebrate our heroines of
today. British women at Greenham
Common who are protesting out-
side the U.S. base so that we are not
destroyed by nuclear holocaust;
women of Nicaragua and E] Sal-
vador who fight in battle to keep
their country free; women who
work in non-traditional trades and
show society that women can do
everything well; women who com-
bine their efforts to free us from the
fears of physical violence, un-
wanted pregnancies and unfair
labour practices.

We celebrate immigrant
women who add their unique tradi-
tions to our Canadian culture. We
celebrate Native Indian women
who continue to be the leaders of
their people.

We celebrate changing attitudes
toward women and work. In
November 1983, a U.S. court ruled
that the State of Washington is guil-
ty of “overt direct and institutional

 

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discrimination" against its women
employees and is obligated to pay
them $800 million in back wages. In
December 1983, the City of Van-
couver agreed to implement tech-
nological change at City Hall in a

responsible and reasonable manner.
Last, but not least, we celebrate
“women’s work" - real work which
runs our society and makes our
world a more hopeful place to be —
and all the women who do it. @

 

 

Exciting Career Opportunities
Await You at the Second Annual

Douglas College

CAREER FAIR

 

This is your chance to:

 

 

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v Explore a wide variety of
career opportunities from big
business to the helping
professions in one location and
at your leisure.

VY Make important contacts
with representatives from
major corporations, industry,
growing businesses,
government and professional
associations to help start

or advance your career.

’ Gain first hand knowledge
about the hiring practices of
major employers in the
Lower Mainland.

v Learn what skills employers
are looking for now and
into the 21st century.

 

 

Monday, March 26, 1990
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Douglas College Concourse

Admission is Free!

Everyone is Welcome.
For further information call 527-5322,

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