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Pay Equity Is A Slow Process

Cassiar Community
Club

News

Submitted by Blythe Grimmett

At the Rec Centre a very
successful badminton tournament
was held an July 26, 1990. This

of the summer act—
offered twice a
and Thursdays.

event was part
ivity program
week, Tuesdays
Anyone wanting information an
future activities can call the
Rec Centre at 778-7224.

Desi McLeod Beat Roland Rudkowsky
to win the under 193 Men’s Single
Event. The overall results are
as follows:

Desi McLeod 49 points
Roland Rudkowsky 45 points
Doni McLeod 42 points
Stan McGill oo points
Aljan Artica o4 points
Greg Neel 34 points
Vince Maki 28 points
David Fappy 26 points
Luis Bexiga beat Kirby Payne win-

ning the Under 14 Event with only
a 4 point difference deciding ist
place.

Luis Bexiga 33 points
Kirby Fayne 29 points
Christopher Whalen 25 points
George Sara 19 points

a8ty 988,

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GENDER BIASED DECISIONS MAY
INFLUENCE EVALUATIONS
Pay equity Cequal pay (for

work of equal value) legislation
is a step forward in reducing
gender-based pay discrimination
against women, but decisions
about what constitutes work of
equal value may also be biased,
says a Simon Fraser University
professor.

"Job evaluation is the pri-
mary tool for determining whether
two jobs have comparable value,”
says Dr. Steven McShane, of Simon
Fraser’s faculty of business ad-
ministration. "The most common
method of determining job worth
is a point system of evaluation —
rating jobs on factors which can
be compensated, then adding the

scores to estimate the job
worth."
Evidence of discrimination

exists if a female-dominated job
is assigned a lower pay rate than
a male-dominated job with similar
or lower job evaluation points.
"The problem is that job
evaluation itself is essentially
a judgmental process," says
McShane. "Female jobs -—- jobs in
which most positions are held by
women -- are often assigned lower
pay levels because job evaluators
understate the job’s worth."
McShane’s study, published
in June in the British Journal of

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The investigation compared

job worth ratings for a "special
assistant—accounting” and a
"senior secretary—accounting.”
; "As we expected, the senior
secretary title was perceived as
being a *’female’ job while the
special assistant position was
considered more gender neutral,
although in fact, both titles
were assigned to the same job
description. The title manipu—
lation was the only point of
difference between the two."

The senior secretary job
title was given lower job evalu-—
ation ratings even though it had
the same job description as the
special assistant. In many
erganizations, this would have
caused senior secretaries to be
Placed in a lower pay grade than
special assistants, McShane says.

"The results are not con-
clusive," he says, "but they do
demonstrate a need for sensitiv—
ity when human resource managers
make job evaluation decisions.

"Job evaluation is a way of
trying to ensure that people are
Paid within a range comparable toa
the relative worth of their jobs
in an organization. Gender bias

distorts this mechanism and
thereby under mines internal
equity.”

CONTACT: Steven McShane, business

administration, 291-3746 or 291-

Occupational Psychology, supports 3708 or Florida Town, media and
this view. public relations, 29391-4323.
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Key numbers are 3, 12

ARIES

Mar. 21-Apr. 19

You may recover your losses
slowly. You feel pressure at

work which seems to show little

immediate reward.

You'll be doing some re-
building at home and will feel
the burden of effort but also
enjoy social interaction with
people you usually never see.

Mutual donations end prejudices.
Lave will come freely if you

let it. Even though your work is
tough, your social situation
blossoms. Superiors or co-

workers will be generous to you.
Be patient, eventually you
will inherit more than you ex-—
pect.
Important days are 6 and 8.

Key numbers are 4, 9 and 13.

TAURUS

Apr. 20-May 20

will be unhappy with
human bonding, but will resign
yourself to that and learn some—
thing wise from it.

Ethnic backgrounds and di f-—
ferent cultures around you will
interest you this month.
find that free-wheeling
ship has its rewards.
desire ta share experiences leads
you to share meals. and visit
people you like. Take people by
the hand when you want ta.

Get on with your social
life. Details of your career
become more solid and focussed.
Important days are 10 and 14.
and 19.

You

GEMINI

May 21-June 20

You feel committed and happy
with practical cooperation. You
relate to people in serious man—
ner.

When time is plentiful get
out and enjoy recreation with old
friends. Friends will be gener—
cus because you treat them with
respect and have qood times with
them.

Enjoy the beauties around
you, including arts and crafts,
music, dancing and young people.

Don’t averexert yourself,
the right time.

stop at
Don’t fret over

money, just meet obligations
slowly.

Important days are 22 and
24. Key numbers are 6, 13, and
31.

June 21-July 22

You may do some major re-
modeling or reshaping of your
home situation so others may

enjoy recreation or relax in nice
surroundings.

You will really enjoy work—
ing at home this month. This may
sometimes conflict” with career

ceed. Gouy,

A LOOK AT THE STARS

duties, but not necessarily.

You may begin a craft or art
which people will want to buy or
you may give as gifts.

Important days are 22 and

30. Key numbers are 13, 16 and

28.

LEO

July 23-Aug. 22

fun when you can,
though sometimes this requires
touchy adjustments in family mat—

Have

ters. Enjoy recreation when you
desire it; good contacts will
occur.

Your skill and talents are
blossoming. Let your personality
express itself through them.

Work at home and organize
your environment. Be sure you
don’t offend co-workers or mem—
bers of your family.

Important days are 24 and
2c. Key numbers are 1, 12 and
Faas

VIRGO

Aug. 23-Sept. 22

Someone who has passed away
may be in your thoughts. Their
influence may stimulate your wish
for excellence and achievement.

What you need will be there
or you know how to go after it
and find it. Treasures in your
family history may turn up.

Objects you like will have
more meaning and you will collect
things which satisfy you.

You may find some surprising
problems or opportunities in your
lap this month. It’s good to be
up for the unexpected and coan-—
trol your anger.

Important days are 3 and 20.
Key numbers are 14, 29 and 25.

LIBRA

Sept. 23-Oct. 22

the

will find

You
places to go where you can meet
people who are both serious and

right

friendly. Your personality will
bloom through unusual
ships.

Be yourself and talk about
things that are important and
interesting to you. Others will
find you irresistible.

There may be slight tensions
in situations involving family,
friends, finances and home. You
will adjust, and be faithful to
what has proved to be worthy.

Important days are 13 and
a Key numbers are 15, 33 and

Soe

SCORPIO

Oct. 23-Nov. 21

You may worry about income,
then find that everything is in
good shape —- you have built foun—
dations over a long time.

Secret sources of income may
be revealed. In your job situa—
tion good things will turn up in
surprising ways. Superiors ap—
preciate you.

relation—.

You'll receive bargains,
gifts and surprising opportuni-—-
ties this month. Your talents
will develop from your daily job.

People at a distance enjoy
your talents and expertise. Keep
working while you enjoy pleasant
experiences.

Important days are
Key numbers are i,

16 and

19. 28 and

43.

m& SAGITTARIUS

Nov. 22-Dec. 21

eae feel good about
tant relationships.
reliable and helpful.
enjoy the process.

You will visit places where
you’ll meet new and old friends.
They’11 want to be near you
because they sense that you are
reliable, loving and interesting.
Respond to them in their own
terms, it will keep you popular.
Keep intimate secrets shared with
you confidential.
Important days are 15 and
Key numbers are 3, 11 and 32.

impor —
Others are
Learn and

29.

CAPRICORN

‘Dec. 22- Jan. 19

eneubed work will satisfy
you. Feel grateful that you have
the opportunity toa serve Ath ane
ts

You will find hidden details
of your job which make things go
more smoothly. Spend time to
work things out happily.

Your efforts will please you
if they get little recogni-—
tion at first. Those
will eventually appreciate what
you’ve done.

Important days are
Key numbers are 9,

even

iS and
20 and

AQUARIUS

Jan. 20-Feb. 18

Be thankful,
lucky this month.
will improve.

Take a vacation or get away
on the weekends. You meet
friendly people wherever you go.
People will want to talk to you.

You may feel the need to
work and serve while you enjoy
your life. Job and business
purposes develop with motion,
travel and social interaction.
Important days are 24 and
Key numbers are 5, 9 and 28.

PISCES

you are very
Friendships

25.

Feb. 19-Mar. 20

Relax this month and enjoy
what is available toa you through
community facilities.

You find fulfillment through

your career. People cooperate

with you and will give you what |

you need. Express your skills in
whatever way you can.

People sense your talents
and respond favorable but be
careful of people who may short—
change or cheat you.

Important days are 24 and
Key numbers are 14, 18 and

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