The Ontario Women's History Network, the Women's Committee of USWA, Local 6500 and Laurentian University Fall Conference

General Registration $25.00 Seniors/Students/Unemployed $10.00
Fee includes lunch and refreshments.
Make cheque payable to Ontario Women's History Network.

Saturday, October 2, 1999 - 9:00 to 4:00 pm
Thorneloe College, Theatre Annex, Laurentian University

• 9:00 am
  Welcome and Introductions: Uncovering Women's History
  Marg Kechnie, President, Ontario Women's History Network

• 9:30-12:00
  Two Generations of Women Workers at Inco
  Facilitator: Pat Tobin, School of Social Work, Laurentian University

  Don't Go Down the Mine Mamma: Women in Production Jobs at Inco 1942-45
  Sandra Battaglini, MA

  Roundtable Panel: Working at a Man's Job: Blue Collar Women at Inco 1974-99, : Jennifer Keck, Social Work, LU; Tracy Cardinal USWA Local 6500; Cathy Desgagnes USWA Local 6500; Judy Gilbert USWA Local 6500; Cathy Mulroy USWA Local 6500

• 12:00-1:00
  LUNCH (included with conference fee)

• 1:00-3:00
  Wives, Unions and Activism
  Facilitator: Meg Luxton, Women's Studies, York University

  The Red Petticoat Brigade: Activities of Mine-Mill Ladies' Auxiliary, 1943-68 Slide Presentation
  Mercedes Steedman, Sociology, LU

  Negotiating A Space for Women: Wives Supporting the Strike 1978-79 Sue Vanstone, OISE
  Linda George, President WSS 1978-79

• 3:00-3:30
  Mining Women's History: Some Reflections
  Meg Luxton, Women's Studies, York University

• 3:30-4:00
  RECEPTION