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RT @EPSUnions: Our power comes from the inspirational women leaders ♀️ throughout the international trade union movement.

@WorkersEESC invites us to have a closer look at 's life👇🏽

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11/12: Clara's life was long and full of challenges, but she never lost her spirit. She died in 1933, just as Hitler was coming to power in Germany. Her legacy was almost erased by the Nazis, but her memory lived on. Today, she is remembered as a hero of social justice.

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10/12: Clara's impact on the world was immense. She helped to build the foundations of the modern labor movement, and her advocacy for women's rights paved the way for generations of feminist activists.

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9/12: Clara's vision was not limited to her own country. She saw the need for international solidarity, and she worked tirelessly to build connections with activists from around the world. Her efforts helped to create a truly global movement for social justice.

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8/12: But Clara's legacy is not just one of resistance. She was also a visionary, with ideas that were far ahead of her time. She believed in the power of women to change the world, and she saw the struggle for women's rights as inseparable from the struggle for workers' rights.

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7/12: Clara's determination came from a deep sense of injustice. She saw the suffering of working-class people and women, and she knew that something had to be done. She refused to back down, even in the face of opposition and persecution. Her strength was inspiring.

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6/12: As Clara's reputation grew, she became a target of the authorities. She was arrested several times for her political activities, and even spent time in prison. But even behind bars, she continued to fight for what she believed in. What made her so determined?

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5/12: Clara's work was not without its obstacles. She faced resistance from within her own party, where many men saw her as a threat. She also faced opposition from the conservative establishment, who viewed her as a dangerous radical. But Clara was undaunted.

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4/12: The first International Women's Day was a triumph, but it was also just the beginning. Clara knew that the fight for women's rights was a long and difficult one. She continued to organize and agitate, always pushing for more progress. But what challenges did she face?

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3/12: Clara's rise within the Social Democratic Party was meteoric. She quickly established herself as a fierce advocate for women's rights and workers' rights. But her true moment of glory came in 1891, when she helped organize the first International Women's Day.

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2/12: Clara's path to trade union leadership was not a straight one. She began her career as a teacher, but was dismissed for her political activities. Undeterred, she continued to pursue her passion for social justice, eventually joining the German Social Democratic Party.

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@oliverroepke @mcarmenbarrera @EESC_PRESS @EU_EESC @Yolanda_Diaz_ @EU_Social @NicolasSchmitEU @LucaLuc19908512 @etuc_ces @ETUCE_CSEE 1/12: Clara Zetkin was born in 1857 in Wiederau, Germany. She grew up in a family of intellectuals, surrounded by books and ideas. From an early age, Clara was drawn to social justice and political activism. But what inspired her to become a trade union leader?

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Today in @WorkersEESC , we continue with our initiative of highlighting some women union leaders usually overlooked by history, every Monday of this month 🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏿‍♀️

Today, Clara Zetkin 👇🏾👇🏼👇🏻

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RT @EU_Social: Today, 🇪🇺 employment and social affairs ministers are meting at .

Highlights:

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🔹 Employment & social situation in the EU
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🔹 Integration of people fleeing Ukraine in the labour market

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RT @EPSUnions: After 3⃣ years since the started, EPSU reminds what it means.

Underfunding and commercialisation resulted in a workforce exodus - in the first year of the pandemic, almost half a million workers left the sector.

Solution? Well-funded public services!

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RT @RightToEnergy: We can't afford to let heat

🌨️ escape our homes in winter
🥵 creep in during summer

We need tangible solutions! The can and must be used to end ➕ improve millions of homes

Read & share our oped in @euronews

euronews.com/2023/03/10/europe

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