The recently established London Socialist Feminist reading group meets monthly and continues its programme on Friday 27 July with a discussion on equal pay.
In 1968, a group of female sewing machinists went on strike against a sex-biased grading structure. The 1970 Equal Pay Act followed shortly after. But women are still paid significantly less than men. Why is that? What can we do about it?
We will be showing filmed interview with women — including women involved in the Ford strike — who have fought against low paid. Followed by a talk and discussion.
Equal pay and New Labour: read it here
Details: 7.30-9.15 pm. Friday 27 July. Marchmont Community Centre, 62 Marchmont Street, London WC1.
Refreshments provided. Donations towards costs welcome
August meeting: Friday 24 August, 7.30pm, Marchmont Community Centre.
Discussion: Islamic Feminism
Directions to venue: coming out of Kings Cross... cross over Euston Road, walk up towards Euston, (about the third) turn on the left is Mabledon Place. Keep walking down this road... it turns into Marchmont Steet.
For more information, email Sofie at volsunga@gmail.com or ring her on 07815 490 837.
