Women's Resources

Standing Women's Committee Resources

• Empowerment Resources
• Alzheimer's Resources
• Resources and Programs from the NYSED, Office of Cultural Education – NYS Archives, NYS Library and NYS Museum about Women in New York State

Empowerment Resources

• How to Create a Women’s Empowerment Club in any School (NEW) | PDF Version
  

Is your NYSUT Women's Committee ready to hit the ground running?  Here are some tools to help you tackle important tasks, provide inspiration and communicate with committee members.

• NYSUT Guide to Women's Rights in the Workplace (NEW)
  Frequently asked questions about your rights in the workplace.
• How to create a women's committee event
  Tips on your event format, logistics, budget, speakers, registration procedures and promotion.
• How to form coalitions
  This tool assists in the creation and operation of single-issue coalitions, such as for school budget votes.
• How to organize a women's committee in your local union
  Here's a 10-step plan.
• Meeting norms and rules of engagement for effective women's committees
  Keep it civil, keep it productive, generous and compassionate.

Alzheimer's Resources

In New York state, more than 410,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s — and almost two-thirds of those New Yorkers are women.

The disease affects women disproportionately in other ways, too. The responsibilities of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s most often falls on women, and that takes a toll mentally, physically — and financially.

The NYSUT Women’s Committee will address Alzheimer’s and its disastrous impact on women at its annual meeting, Nov. 18–19.

• Learn more about the Women's Committee's focus on Alzheimer's and its impact on NYSUT women.
• For additional information and resources, visit the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.

'Speak Up, Stand Up' Conference Materials

Domestic Violence Resources

• New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
• What is domestic violence? Risk factors, warning signs.
• In immediate danger? Don't wait.
• Domestic Violence Hotline Poster/Flier: "Are you in an abusive relationship?"
• Power Control Wheel