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The number of female members in some of the unions is high but the number of <strong>women</strong> who are<br />
participating actively in Trade Unions or play a leading role is almost negligible. Being a member<br />
<strong>and</strong> being a leader should be promoted among <strong>women</strong> in order to fight for <strong>women</strong>-specific <strong>rights</strong><br />
like equal opportunities <strong>and</strong> treatment or maternity leave.<br />
Co-operatives or saving <strong>and</strong> credit groups are another form of organizing which can give<br />
advantages to the members. Especially in rural areas this type of organizing can be useful. For<br />
instance, selling products through a co-operative can give more profit than selling it on individual<br />
basis. The opportunities for getting credit are easier.<br />
As a facilitator you should check the possibilities for your participants to become a member of an<br />
organization before you do the session. It is very useful to have some names of contact persons<br />
<strong>and</strong> phone numbers <strong>and</strong> addresses. In this way you can give them very practical information about<br />
where to go in their vicinity.<br />
Related sessions <strong>and</strong> briefing notes<br />
4.2 Rights at Work<br />
4.3 Equality at Work<br />
Briefing Note 9 Violation of Rights at Work: File a Complaint<br />
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