“62% of OIC non-teaching staff work part time, 82% of these part time workers are women.”
Orkney’s Shocking Growing Gender Pay Gap
The Gender Pay Gap
To celebrate both Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day Unison’s Sally George led a talk on Equal Pay for Women and The Gender Pay Gap.
The Fight For Equal Pay
The meeting at the St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall is on from 6pm and is open to all.
Celebrating International Women’s Day: The Orcadian Suffragists
As part of the events to celebrate International Women’s Day, The Orkney News’ short Animation ‘A Gude Cause Maks A Strong Erm’ will be showing at the Phoenix Cinema, Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall.
It’s not wise to judge a book by looking at its cover.
“I would hope that, some day, people will actually be chosen by ability only. “
Survey Highlights Scotland’s Inequalities
The Scottish Household Survey has been published which gives an indication of what people think about living in Scotland. The statistics are for 2017. It’s an indicator of wellbeing and lifestyle which […]
Burning Desire for Change
Was Up Helly Aa history made in Shetland?
Section 28 – Thirty years on and the othering continues….
‘Section 28’was passed and legislated by the UK Government on the 24th of May 1988.
St Colms to Close Whilst OIC Trip to Norway Goes Ahead
A 5 person delegation from Orkney Islands Council is to visit Norway despite the cuts taking place across services and the rise in the Council Tax.
Raising to 12 the Age of Criminal Responsibility
“The age you become responsible for your actions is fundamental to the criminal justice system and could have a major impact on a young person’s life.”
