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August's News Roundup

Posted on August 31, 2016

It's that time of the month again; time to reflect on where women are in the labour market through the medium of the media. One particular story had us all frustrated - the obligatory furore over two reports published on the gender pay gap. Headlines declared 'Scotland's pay gap worst in UK!' (it's not) and 'Pay gap all down to having children!' (wrong again), reducing the complex issue of women's labour market inequality to tomorrow's chip paper. It's great to see the issues faced by women in the workforce receiving more coverage in the media, but this kind of inaccurate and sensationalised reporting just provides fodder for those naysayers who like to insist the pay gap isn't a thing. Women's labour market inequality is complex and entrenched, and worthy of more than a bi-annual write-up. We must change the discussion.

Please enjoy this convenient rundown of this month's ladies' labour market news with your chosen beverage. Get comfy - it's a long one.

Women & Equalities Committee calls for ban on businesses sacking women who are pregnant or new parents

Scottish Government launches new labour market strategy, reaffirming commitment to ‘tackle the pay gap and occupational segregation’

Opportunity to work on the amazing Building Equality project - admin worker vacancy at Scottish Women’s Aid

Teachers encouraged to confront sexism in schools in EIS's Get It Right For Girls report

HEFCE study shows professional jobs remain dominated by white, male, well-off graduates

Women do not choose to be paid less than men

Five reasons that media coverage of the pay gap is so bad

Prepare your daughter for working life. Give her less pocket money than your son.

The gender pay gap: behind the headlines

Job segregation a major cause of wage inequality, say women's groups

UK women still far adrift on salary and promotion as gender pay gap remains a gulf