Women Work… The System Doesn’t

With International Women’s Day and Victorian Labour Day falling back‑to‑back this year, this article reflects on the hard‑won history of women’s rights at work and why they still matter today. From early union organising to the fight for the eight‑hour workday, it highlights that progress has never been freely given and that the struggle for equality continues. Framed around the International Women’s Day theme Balance the Scales, the article reaffirms the importance of collective action, unionism, and values‑driven legal advocacy.