This poster was created for the Canadian Auto Workers Union (CAW). The design depicts an illustration of seven brightly-coloured women standing in a circle with their arms around each other. A colourful background of photos of women labour activists surrounds them. This poster is the second “Women Unite!” poster commissioned by the CAW. The text at the top reads: “Women Unite!” and the bottom text reads “Sisterhood/Solidarité,” and the logo for the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) / Travailleurs canadiens de l’automobile (TCA) Canada. Graphic design is by Joss Maclennan; illustration is by Marie Laville.

This poster is one of a number by Joss Maclennan featured in the Rise Up archival collection that illuminate her passion for clear language, strong visuals and dedication to social justice.Her work supports change on issues spanning domestic violence prevention, reproductive justice, poverty, racism, 2SLGBTQIA+ and workers’ rights, the environment, and the arts, Joss has created designs and illustrations for some of Canada’s most iconic social justice campaigns, including The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Copyright is held by the artist and the poster is shared here with Joss Maclennan’s permission.