On Monday night, Congressman Troy Carter (LA-2) told the Independent Women’s Organization (IWO) that he has a long service history in South Louisiana. “I have been working for, listening to, and pushing back” in support of the voters in his district for many years, especially against the petrochemical industry. Carter led the effort to secure […]
Note: The article has been updated to correct some inaccuracies after an IWO member who was also in attendance contacted Big Easy Magazine. When Mayor LaToya Cantrell spoke via Zoom at the annual brunch of the Independent Womens Organization (IWO) on Saturday, July 24, the members responded overwhelmingly to her strong message of fighting as a […]
On Thursday, May 6 Representative Barbara Carpenters pay transparency legislation HB 245 advanced without objection through the Louisiana House Labor Committee to the House Floor. HB 245 will allow employees to discuss their salaries without fear of retaliation from their employer. Mary Griggs, the President of the Independent Womens Organization (IWO) commented on the bill, […]
It’s the last weekend of August 2019 here in New Orleans (and around the world, too). If you don’t already know, we at Big Easy Magazine have a calendar section full of regularly updated events and happenings for you and yours – check it out and plan ahead for some great times! Now, let’s look […]
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