INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
On March 8, 1908, a group of approximately 150 women were burned to death in a fire caused by bombs thrown at them to make them leave the Cotton textile plant in New York. They worked at the plant and were protesting the low salaries and the dismal working conditions. In honor of these women, pioneers in the struggles for women’s right, March 8 has been chosen as the date to reminisce on women's struggles that extend beyond gender equality, as was demonstrated by the March 8, 1908, martyrs.
We at UPADI would like to celebrate the women who are professional engineers throughout the Americas who, through their work, effort, responsibility, and dedication take their profession to new heights. Above all else, they work from their home countries to develop a more equitable society with better living conditions.
There is still headway to be made; the percentage of women who work in the engineering profession is only 15% compared to the total male engineers throughout the Americas. We need to strive for a larger number of women showing an interest in the engineering professions and for them to actively participate in those fields. We need to struggle for women to be included and empowered in their jobs and engineering organizations. This issue is something that still needs to be treated seriously in most of our countries.
UPADI Executive Committee
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