This article discusses exclusionary practices by industries; how often women have been excluded from jobs traditionally worked by men that may involve occupational hazards to reproduction; Discusses risks for men; Calls for improvement of work environment rather than discrimination of workers; Includes excerpt from “Workplace Hazards to Reproduction” Jennifer Penney, Health November 1978.
This article discusses women’s experiences of accessing Unemployment Insurance and iIlness Benefits; shares the story of Stella Bliss, a Vancouver office worker who was fired for being pregnant in 1977, discusses how higher unemployment often translates to tighter regulations, gives advices to women in the paid labour force.
Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Discusses the issue of unpaid work and how it impacts the financial security and social status of those who perform it, especially women. Argues that governments tend to not take the value of unpaid work into account when making policy decisions, and that this often has a detrimental consequences for women. Briefly discusses both the PEI situation and that of Canada as a whole. Provides recommendations to the PEI government, including public education, employment, and research initiatives.
Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women
Provides answers to questions surrounding the issue of women and unpaid work. Answers includes what is meant by unpaid work, why this is considered a women's equality issue, why unpaid work should be measured and possible ways of doing so, and how this might affect government policy-making decisions.
Prince Edward Island Advisory Council on the Status of Women
States five basic facts surrounding the issue of women and unpaid work and provides supporting Canadian statistics for each. Includes statistical evidence that unpaid work is worth a lot to the Canadian economy, that women do most of the unpaid work, and that pay inequalities between men and women continue to exist, even in the paid workforce.
Presents information and brings together suggestions desinged to enable managers to identify and select diverse candidates, develop talent and empower employees. Includes two booklets, and four pamphlets.
Provides an overview of the quality of women’s work as a background for discussion at the Canadian Labour Congress 2003 Women’s Conference. Highlights the role of unions in reducing labour market inequality between women and men, and makes brief reference to better conditions in some other countries.
