In 2026, women and gender diverse unionists and our allies from across the state are coming together for International Working Women’s Day. Find out how you can get involved below:
International Working Women’s Day Rally – March 6
Join us on the steps of Trades Hall on Friday 6 March to rally bigger, louder and more powerful than ever.
WHAT: International Working Women’s Day Rally 2026
WHEN: 12PM Friday, 6 March 2026
WHERE: Trades Hall steps, 54 Lygon St, Carlton
Our diversity is our strength. We welcome all women, non-binary and gender diverse comrades and allies to join the rally.
IWWD Statewide Union Training Day
When we build our skills, knowledge and solidarity, our collective power is unbeatable.
Union women from across the state will come together to organise, share experiences, and build power in the fight for safety, respect and equality at a full day of training at Trades Hall.
WHAT: Statewide Union Training Day
WHEN: 9AM – 5PM Friday, 6 March 2026
WHERE: Trades Hall and participating unions
Free training: available to union members only. Spend your International Working Women’s Day with fellow members gaining skills and knowledge to organise at work! Places and limited. Register by 23 February. You will receive email notification when you have been enrolled.
First Nations Women’s Forum
First Nations Workers’ Alliance is facilitating a Women’s Forum to bring together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander union women ahead of IWWD.
WHAT: First Nations Women’s Forum
WHEN: 1-5PM Thursday, 5 March 2026
WHERE: Trades Hall, 54 Lygon St, Carlton
This is a First Nations-only space. All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander union women are encouraged to attend.
