Union Workload: A Barrier to Women Surviving Labour-Movement Leadership

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  • Adriane Paavo

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https://doi.org/10.25071/1705-1436.105

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Paavo, A. (2006). Union Workload: A Barrier to Women Surviving Labour-Movement Leadership. Just Labour, 8. https://doi.org/10.25071/1705-1436.105

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