Scottish Trade Union women gather to discuss a wide range which impact on the lives of women. For further information contact Helen Carson, Admin Assistant, STUC, at hcarson@stuc.org.uk or telephone 0141 337 8100.

CONSULTATIONS

Scottish Government

Procurement Reform Bill

Ends on the 2 November 2012

Procurement Reform Bill aim is to establish a national legislative framework for sustainable public procurement that supports Scotland's economic growth by delivering social and environmental benefits, supporting innovation and promoting public procurement processes and systems which are transparent, streamlined, standardised, proportionate, fair and business-friendly.

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Close the Gap newsround (23)

Posted on July 24, 2012

This edition captures articles related to the gender pay gap and its causes. There is also information about Close the Gap's next event.

NEWS - SCOTLAND

BBC

Bill to increase free pre-school childcare in Scotland

Herald

Cutbacks send summer childcare costs soaring

Council faces multimillion equal pay bill

A sweet victory in the battle for equal pay

Rutherglen Reformer

Childcare commission to consider longer school days

Women to be hit hardest by ECJ gender ruling.

UK News

The Guardian

Maternity leave is a women's issue? Don't buy that line

Actors' union rallies theatres to create more parts for women

Equality and Human Rights Commission

New guide explains maternity rights and redundancy

Job evaluation fails to stop equal pay claims

People Management

Policewomen unhappy over inflexible work practices

The Engineer

Gender should be no barrier to talent

Western Telegraph

Pembrokeshire County Council's £3.5million pay gap settlement

EVENTS

Women in Renewable Energy Scotland

Close the Gap are supporting Women in Renewable Energy Scotland's (WiRES) reception being held on Tuesday 4 September at the Scottish Parliament.

This event aims to celebrate the contribution women can make to the economic growth of the renewable energy sector in Scotland. It will be held in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 4 September 6.00pm-8.00pm (registration open from 5.30pm).

This event is being sponsored by Rhoda Grant MSP.

If you have not received an invite and would like to attend then please visit www.wiresreception.eventbrite.co.uk to find out more.

CONSULTATIONS - UK Government

Equality Act 2010: consultation on employer liability for harassment of employees by third parties

Equality Act 2010: consultation on repeal of two enforcement provisions

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Close the Gap newsround (22)

Posted on June 25, 2012

This week's newsround includes articles on occupational segregation, women and work and gender stereotyping.

NEWS - SCOTLAND

The Courier

Fife Council gives out £23.4m in equal pay claims to underpaid female workers

Herald Scotland

Women in Scotland retire on a third less than men

NEWS - UK

BBC

Gender inequality in Jersey

The Guardian

Male corporate elite bars women's way to top, says study of headhunters

What does the localism agenda mean for women?

Independent

Fewer than one third of most senior jobs are held by women

UK government to launch commission on childcare

Further Education Week

Women lead the way at WLN conference

Women in Technology

Sexual discrimination still prominent in the workplace, survey finds

HR Magazine

Quotas are not the way forward for gender diversity, says home secretary

News - EUROPE & INTERNATIONAL

European Commission

Gender stereotyping and ICT: a fresh perspective

Parliament calls for sanctions to enforce equal pay

Greece

Greek cuts hits women hardest as employees and service users

The Irish Times

Employers who pay women less may face fines and sanctions

USA

Corporate world targets the gender gap in top ranks

EVENTS

Chartered Institute for IT-BSCWomen

BCSWomen Scotland will have their first meeting in Scotland on 27th June in the IBM office in St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. The event will start between 6 and 6.30pm, and go on until about 8.30pm. Further details available at bcswomenscotland.wordpress.com

CONSULTATIONS - UK Government

Equality Act 2010: consultation on employer liability for harassment of employees by third parties

Equality Act 2010: consultation on repeal of two enforcement provisions

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FREE Public Sector Equality Duty Seminar for Trade Unions

Posted on June 1, 2012

The public sector equality duty came into force in April 2011 and replaced the gender equality duty. The new specific duties have just come into force in Scotland. Unions reps will need to know how to use the new duties for the benefit of their members and to ensure equality in the workplace.

This FREE seminar will look at:

the principles of the public sector equality duty
equality impact assessment and the role of union reps; and
some practical examples of how union reps can use the duty.

Date & Venue

Friday 22 June 2012, Menzies Hotel, Glasgow G3 8AZ

Programme

9.00am Registration with tea and coffee

9.30am Welcome and introduction from Margaret Boyd, Chair, STUC Women's Committee

9.40am The principles of the public sector equality duty: what your employer should be doing

10.25am Equality impact assessment and how it can benefit members

11.15am Tea and coffee

11.30am How union reps can use the duty: some practical examples

12.30pm Looking to the future

12.40pm Questions

1.00pm Lunch

2.00pm Finish

Please register by clicking on the green 'Click and Register' button at the top of the page but if you are having problems contact Anna Ritchie on 0141 337 8146 or email aritchie@stuc.org.uk.

Please circulate this information throughout your networks.

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