Equal Opportunities news
>1. The Women's Budget Group (UK) has obtained a grant from the
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>Barrow Cadbury Trust for the next 3 years. This money will allow us to
>employ a full time project officer and cover running costs. The job ad for
>the post will be appearing in the Guardian tomorrow, but I have attached
>the job description and person spec for your information and in case you
>would like to forward it to other networks/contacts. A 3 year contract is
>being offered, with a salary of £23,000 + 5% pension contribution.
>Applicants are asked to send a CV to Katherine Rake by the 15 April;
>interviews to be held on the 22 April.
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>2. Sex-equal annuity rates?
>The EOC urgently needs information about countries which have sex-neutral
>annuity rates for retirement pensions for its work on the Article 13
>Directive. If any of you have information about jurisdictions with
>sex-neutral annuity rates, and any evidence of outcomes please contact her
>directly at [log in to unmask]
> She is also interested to find out how much annuities contribute to
> overall retirement incomes in these countries. Examples within the EU are
> particularly welcome, but any leads would be most useful.
>3. Prizes for good employers
>The WEU is running the Castle Awards Scheme, which aims to recognise
>employer excellence in addressing equal pay and related issues. They are
>looking for potential applicants. For more details and a copy of the entry
>booklet please go to
><http://www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/castelawards>www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/castelawards
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>Jay Ginn
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