This U.S. Congressional hearing, chaired by Representative Matthew G. Martinez (California), focuses on women in the work force. Issues, such as equal participation, pay, and advancement, along with sex discrimination and sexual harassment, are addressed. Testimony and written statements were presented by representatives from District of Columbia…

A questionnaire, sent to the chairperson of either the psychology or the sociology department of all colleges and universities in the United States, explored the extent and nature of attitudes about hiring Ph.D. couples in the same department. A total of 2,027 colleges and universities comprised the sample group; however, only 16 percent (329)…

Of a national membership of 24,000 in the American Institute of Architects (AIA), only 300 are women. Why are there so few women in architecture? Who are they? What kind of work do they do? The author, an architect and a woman, attempted to answer these questions. (Author/RK)

Job sharing is discussed as alternative approach to traditional professional librarian work arrangements and viable solution for: working mothers wanting part-time, career-oriented jobs; end-of-career librarians near retirement; those who desire increased leisure. Employers' reluctance is outlined noting increased expense, salary problems,…

A survey reveals a widespread tendency to pay men more than women for the same work at all levels of education and experience. Charts and figures explain the numbers and supply of women geoscientists, years of experience, education, employers, and work activity. (BL)

Essay by senior girl describes difficulties encountered in applying for job in nuclear engineering. Employers in male-dominated fields still discriminate against women, laying burden on placement directors concerned with advising women interested in such work areas. Part Two of three-part article. Other parts included same issue. (CJ)

Resolution of the comparable worth controversy involves judicial enforcement of statutory mandates and remedial development of bias-free evaluation systems, wage negotiation, and possible restructuring of work positions. Remedies will be developed when wage discrimination is no longer tolerable. (AVAIL: University of San Diego School of Law, San…

In court litigation in which women prison guards' claim of pay discrimination was rejected at the local level, the Supreme Court ruled that the case could be debated based on workers'"comparable worth" instead of "equal work," the traditional argument. Further litigation on the comparable worth issue is anticipated. (MSE)

Discusses the plight of school administrators or board members who attempt to recruit women for jobs as superintendents, principals, or vice principals. (Author/RK)

Reports a survey of 163 advertising graduates of a large university. Finds that women in advertising earn significantly less than males. Recommends addressing the issue of salary discrimination in research, teaching, and career advising. (SR)

A study examined the factors influencing the participation in the labor market of 150 women with young children, including their aims, training needs, and constraints. Their self-perceived employment needs were related to the policies and practices of employers and trade unions. (JOW)

Reviews projections about the future composition of the workforce and proposes management solutions: be committed, know your employees, make work stimulating, be flexible about schedules, train for diversity, recruit minorities, use older workers, and provide support programs. (SK)

This guide, which is designed for women interested in learning about successful fair pay initiatives and ways of achieving fair pay, profiles organizations offering information about fair pay and summarizes selected achievements of women employed by state, county, and city governments and private employers. Presented first is background…

A survey was distributed to 27,832 employees of 33 Portland-area businesses in 1987 to determine how many employees had responsibilities to care for elderly persons and what those responsibilities were. A total of 9,573 survey forms were returned and analyzed. The results of the survey showed that nearly one in four employees reported caring for…

Author discussed industry's need to fulfill its supply of competent managers. She suggested what companies can do to stimulate the utilization of women's talents as managers. A program was described starting with an appraisal of a company and how women can fit into the program. (RK)