In October 2001, ASLEF held its first women’s school at Wortley Hall in Yorkshire, with 29 female members in attendance.
The women’s school was to give women members of the union the opportunity to learn about how the union works, how to get involved and to meet and network with other women members.
Over the course of the weekend the attendees took part in workshops on health and safety, assertiveness and dealing with workplace harassment.
This article appeared in the ASLEF Journal in July 2001 advertising the school to women members:
ASLEF Equalities 20 