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Special Event on May 2: North Country film and Lois Jenson

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Equal Rights Advocates and Tradeswomen, Inc. present

"North Country with Lois Jenson"

Join us for a special event on Friday, May 2nd featuring Lois Jenson,
the inspiration for Charlize Theron's "Josey Aimes" in the film, North
Country. Ms. Jenson is the courageous steelworker whose class action
lawsuit forever changed the American workplace for women. Afterwards,
we will have a special showing of the film.

This event is free and open to the public.

Details:
Friday, May 2, 2008
PG&E Conference Center - Room A
245 Market Street, San Francisco
Steps from Embarcadero BART Station

4:30 pm Reception with appetizers
5:30 pm Conversation with Lois Jenson
6:15 pm Film Begins (length is 126 minutes)

Feel free to join us for all or part of the evening's event.
Suggested donation at the door of $10 benefits ERA and Tradeswomen,

Please RSVP in advance to events@equalrights.org or 415-575-2382.

Co-Sponsors: Pacific Gas & Electric and San Jose City College Labor
Studies

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Can't make it on May 2nd?

Lois Jenson and the film, North Country,
will also be part of Reel Work Film Festival (see
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?

EqualRightsAdvocates/ad08f09804/c702bb122f/cb1bb0bae3
on April 28th at CSU Monterery Bay and April 30th at the San Jose City
College - along with many other great films.

For additional
information, email Dee Dee Kost at deedee_k@comcast.net.

About Lois Jenson

Lois Jenson, portrayed by actress Charlize Theron, filed and brought
forward Jenson v. Eveleth Mines, the first successful harassment class
action lawsuit of its kind in U.S. history. This case forever changed
the American workplace for women.

She and other women first entered the traditionally all-male world of
mining when giant steel corporations agreed to hire women to offset
past hiring discrimination of minorities and thus comply with Civil
Rights legislation. The women went to work in the iron mines of
Minnesota to get better paying jobs, but they did not realize they
were entering a hostile workplace. Ms. Jenson, a single mother, and
the other women were met with verbal insults, physical and verbal
threats, degrading graffiti, groping and other physical assaults that
worsened after she complained to management. She went to court and
filed a lawsuit.

This case is a landmark decision citing the legal responsibilities of
employers to not only provide equal employement opportunities for
women, but to ensure that their work environments are free of
harassment. Those changes were made as a result of Ms. Jenson's long,
twisted legal journey that allowed women to stand together as a class.
As knowledge of the case grew, many companies put policies and
training into place in order to avoid liability and embarassment, as
well as to protect their employees even before Jenson v. Eveleth Mines
was successfully resolved.

Important Notice

The San Francisco Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee will be offering the N.J.A.T.C. Tech Math Course

SAN FRANCISCO JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE
4056 MISSION STREET • SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112
E-mail: info@sfjatc.com Website: sfelectricaltraining.com

INSIDE WIREMAN
PHONE (415) 587-2500 FAX (415) 585-4117

SOUND AND COMMUNICATIONS
PHONE (510) 351-5282 x21 • FAX (510) 351-6035

This course is designed for those who cannot meet the Algebra requirement to qualify for applying to the San Francisco Inside Wireman Apprenticeship.

It is also a good review course to enable people to brush up on math skills pertinent to the trade.

The class size is limited to 24 students and will be filled on a first paid, first served basis.

You will receive confirmation of your enrollment by mail or telephone.
This is a 40 hour / 16 nights course.
Monday & Wednesday Nights - 5:00 pm -7:30 pm

May 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21th, 28th, June 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th, 30th

This Course is also offered for a fee "On Line" by the National Joint Apprenticeship Committee. Go to www.niatc.utk.edu.
The recommended browser is Internet Explorer.

Important Notice

The San Francisco Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee will be offering the N.J.A.T.C. Tech Math Course

SAN FRANCISCO JOINT APPRENTICESHIP AND TRAINING COMMITTEE
4056 MISSION STREET • SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112
E-mail: info@sfjatc.com Website: sfelectricaltraining.com

INSIDE WIREMAN
PHONE (415) 587-2500 FAX (415) 585-4117

SOUND AND COMMUNICATIONS
PHONE (510) 351-5282 x21 • FAX (510) 351-6035

This course is designed for those who cannot meet the Algebra requirement to qualify for applying to the San Francisco Inside Wireman Apprenticeship.

It is also a good review course to enable people to brush up on math skills pertinent to the trade.

The class size is limited to 24 students and will be filled on a first paid, first served basis.

You will receive confirmation of your enrollment by mail or telephone.
This is a 40 hour / 16 nights course.
Tuesday & Thursday Nights - 5:00 pm -7:30 pm

April 29th, May 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 21st, 29th June 3rd ,5th , 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th

This Course is also offered for a fee "On Line" by the National Joint Apprenticeship Committee. Go to www.niatc.utk.edu.
The recommended browser is Internet Explorer.

Dear Tradeswomen

Are you looking for a great opportunity to reach out to young women who may be interested in looking at a career in construction?

Do you have a flexible job where you can take time off work to participate in outreach opportunities? (many public sector positions allow for this type of outreach) I

f are be unable to do an outreach event during the week, would you be available evenings or weekends?

Tradeswomen, Inc. is invited to join the North Coast Builders Exchange in presenting The "Careers in Construction" Expo to be held Wednesday May 14,2008.

Over 1,000 high school and middle school students were exposed to our industry at the 2007 Expo, and with our industry associations' support and participation that achievement will happen again.

Here are the details:
* The location is the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building

* At least 1,000 students from Sonoma, Lake, and Mendocino Counties are expected to attend

* Event hours are from 8:30 am until 1:00 pm on Wednesday May 14th

* Setup hours are from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Tuesday May 13th and from 8:00 am until 8:30 am the day of the event

The efforts of Tradeswomen, Inc. have been terrific in the goal to promote the recruitment of young women into our industry.

We appreciate the time and energy that you've contributed to this outreach.

I hope that you'll consider our Careers in Construction Expo to be a valuable event.

Please contact me by email at bonnie@tradeswomen.org or call me direct at (510) 891-8773 ext. 315 to confirm your participation.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Rebuilding Together Projects

Tradeswomen Needed for Rebuilding Together Projects

We at San Francisco Rebuilding Together are excited about the possibility of having more tradeswomen work with us to make a direct and tangible difference for low-income San Franciscans and community facilities.

You have the ability to make the type of difference that our 2,000 unskilled volunteers cannot because of your knowledge of electrical, plumbing, dry walling, etc. It is fulfilling work!

A couple of things to keep in mind: We have projects all across San Francisco.

Volunteers will have to work with other companies or unskilled volunteers.

For the most part, the work can be done anytime in April (and in some cases in May or later).

Those who want to get involved should contact: Ms. Orlanda Wilson
Construction Project Manager 415.905.1611 ext. 204 Orlanda@rebuildingtogetherSF.org

Ruth Ann Binder
Executive Director
Rebuilding Together San Francisco
Pier 28, SF CA 94105
415-905-1611 ext. 202
ruthann@rebuildingtogethersf.org
www.rebuildingtogethersf.org

SJCC Labor Studies Presents ...

North Country
Starring Charlize Theron-Academy Award Nominee for Best Actress All She Wanted To Do Was Make A Living. Instead She Made History •••

Wednesday April 30, 2008 SJCC DRAMA THEATER
2100 Moorpark Avenue, between Bascom and Leigh Avenues, San Jose, CA

Doors Open 6:00 pm Film 6:30 pm FREE! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

***Special Guest: LOIS JENSON, the "real Josey Aimes"

Lois Jenson, portrayed by actress Charlize Theron, filed and brought forward the first successful class action lawsuit in the United States on sexual harassment and changed the American workplace for women.

She, along with other female workers, began working when giant steel corporations agreed to hire women to offset past hiring discrimination of minorities and thus comply with Civil Rights legislation.

The women went to work in the iron mines of Minnesota to get better paying jobs, but they did not realize they were invited into a hostile work place. Ms. Jenson, a single mother, and the other women were met with verbal insults, physical and verbal threats, degrading graffiti, groping and other actions that worsened after she brought it to management's attention.

She went to court and filed a lawsuit After many years of trials and legal maneuvers, the appeals judge ruled that "sex stereotypes reflected in and reinforced by such behaviors (i. e. photos, graffiti, language, etc.) were part and parcel of the working environment".

This case is a landmark decision citing the legal responsibilities of employers to secure a more fair workplace for working women and men. It set the precedence in both the legal and business worlds, and the ensuing changes are still applied today

Introduction by, Jim Kelly, S.JCC Labor Studies Coordinator

Special Guest: SJCC President Michael Burke
•••• Spedal Guest: Representative: Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren's (16th District)Special Guest: Hea Jung Atkins, Director, San Jose Office, U. S. EEOC Sponsors: SJCC Labor Studies, SJCC ASB Phi Thea Kappa, Reel Work May DAy Labor Film Festival, CSU Monterey Bay Liberal Studies Dept.

For info about the event or Labor Studies classes call:
Jim Kelly (408) 298-2181 Ext 2575 or Email: laborstudies@sbcglobal.net

REBUILDING TOGETHER OAKLAND-The Women's House

WE ARE PREPARING FOR OUR ANNUAL REBUILDING TOGETHER EFFORTS AND WE NEED YOU!

The house is located at 456 38th Street in Oakland. All skill levels (including unskilled) are necessary to complete the projected tasks. That means we need you and your women friends to ensure success.

The main day of work is: SATURDAY APRIL 26TH - 8:00AM

However, we could use volunteers on the weekends prior and the Sunday following for preparation work and final tasks, so call if you can help.

Bring yourself, your tools and your good energy for this annual event!!!!

Please email your availability to: doghous2@pacbell.net or phone Chris Johnson at (510) 562-8662

OR JUST SHOW UP........ON THE 26TH!!!!!!!

RSVP if possible so we can make sure you are fed, have adequate coffee and tea, water and soft drinks! Thanks you in advance