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PSI Equality, Equity and Diversity News

By Public Services International (PSI) global union

International news. Articles include: From membership to leadership: How to advance women in decision-making positions in trade unions; More women choosing to work, but gender equality remains a long way off; New report details gender inequalities in child rearing and household tasks.

From membership to leadership: How to advance women in decision-making positions in trade unions

An increasing number of female workers are joining the ranks of trade unions throughout Europe. According to this year's European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) 8th March Survey, women account for around 45% of the trade union membership of ETUC. The study shows that women are important for trade unions' future growth and sustainability and that trade unionism is key in the promotion of gender equality in employment and society at large. Nevertheless, women do not appear to be effectively represented in trade unions' decision-making positions, with only 7% of the top trade union positions being occupied by women.

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More women choosing to work, but gender equality remains a long way off

Despite signs of progress in gender equality over the past 15 years, there is still a significant gap between women and men in terms of job opportunities and quality of employment, according to a new report by the International Labour Office (ILO).

Read more: http://www.ilo.org/global/About_the_ILO/Media_and_public_information/Press_releases/lang--en/WCMS_123827/index.htm

New report details gender inequalities in child rearing and household tasks

A new ITUC report examining how women take decisions on their working life confirms that deep-rooted inequalities in child care and household work are still restricting the opportunities for women to get the most out of paid employment. The report [...] confirms that women with children are far more likely to work part-time than their male partners or than women who don't have children. The report also demonstrates that countries which ratify and implement ILO Conventions covering equality, protection from discrimination, maternity rights and workers with family responsibilities have significantly better laws to support a decent balance between work and family life.

Read more: http://www.ituc-csi.org/new-report-details-gender.html?utm_source=feedburner&lang=en