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This studyfocuses on the characteristics ofwomen who have reached national union office in Canada. Questionnaire responses are analyzed to détermine if women are found primarily in un- paid, part-time and union secretary of treasurer positions and to find ifless compétitive officer positions are occupied by younger, married officers as well as those with children. It was also determined whether female officers tend to run against other females in union élections and corne from unions where female members are in the majority.