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Our 2011 Women in Rail Seminars

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In the framework of the European social dialogue project Follow-up of the CER-ETF Joint Recommendations ‘Better Representation and Integration of Women in the Railway Sector’: Implementation – Evaluation – Review three thematic seminars were organised during 2011. The seminars addressed topics which were identified as crucial issues for women in the railway sector.

  • How to attract and retain women in the rail sector, especially in technical professions, 13-14 April 2011, Berlin;
  • Work organisation and work/life balance, 15-16 June 2011, Brussels;
  • Gender pay gap and career opportunities for women, 19-20 September 2011, Rome.

Each seminar and its outcomes are described in a special report.

 

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