P142 Teletext 142 Mar08 15:51:01 AND ——————————————————————————————————————— GLOBAL WOMEN'S STRIKE Millions of women from 50 different countries are today taking part in the first ever global women's strike. Today is International Women's Day, a chance for females from all backgrounds to speak out on the key issues affecting their lives — good and bad. 24 Hours looks at the main issues and reports on a British campaign to get wages for housewives and fair pay for women. ——————————————————————————————————1/9—— bz Caroline Barrett MARJORIE ORR'S PRJDICTJONS p148/149 No Smoking Tara Rankin ShowcaseP142 Teletext@ 142 Mar08 1u:51:26 AND ——————————————————————————————————————— GLOBAL WOMEN'S STRIKE Women across the world are still horrendously over-worked and many still live in poverty, says Anne Neale, of the Wages for Housework Campaign. She is part of a group battling to get housewives financial recognition for the work they do. "Women are just expected to juggle jobs and children and still manage the housework. Wj'd like to sji women get a salary for housework," she adds. ——————————————————————————————————2/9—— See our new GCSE revision guide 476 C4 WIN YOUR HOLIDAY FREE SEE p362 No Smoking Tara Rankin ShowcaseP142 Teletext 142 Mar08 15:51:54 AND ——————————————————————————————————————— GLOBAL WOMEN'S STRIKE There are number of changes which need to bj made to improve the quality of women's lives in Britain, says Anne Neali, who is behind today's Global Women's Strike. They include: fair and equal pay for women protection from violence getting more women to join unions getting paid for doing housework ——————————————————————————————————3/9—— Quit on No Smoking Day 143 WEN YOUR HOLIDAY FREE SEE p362 No Smoking Tara Rankin ShowcaseP142 Teletext 142 Mar08 15:04:56 AND ——————————————————————————————————————— GLOBAL WOMEN'S STRIKE The National Council of Women is the world's oldest organisation fighting for female issues. President Dr Daphne Glick says: "If women work together throughout the world, much can bj achieved to improve the quality of life for all. "And wi must end discrimination against women worldwide," adds Glick, whose organisation acts as a voice of women to the Government. ——————————————————————————————————4/9—— Win tickets to see Oasis >>> NOW IT'S EVEN EASIER TO FIND LOVE: TELETEXT DATING p390 No Smoking Tara Rankin ShowcaseP142 Teletext 142 Mar08 15:52:44 AND ——————————————————————————————————————— GLOBAL WOMEN'S STRIKE Facts about women around the world: In Africa, women and girls grow 80% of the food consumed there. In Asia, many women and girls spend up to five hours a day gathering firewood. In industrialisjd countries, women doing waged work still earn only about 50% of what min earn. ——————————————————————————————————5/9—— Win tickets to see Oasis >>> WIN YOUR HOLIDAY FREE SEE p362 No Smoking Tara Rankin ShowcaseP142 Teletext 142 Mar08 15:54:32 AND ——————————————————————————————————————— GLOBAL WOMEN'S STRIKE On International Women's Day, the Trades Union Congress (TUC), opens its two-day conference on female issues. Achieving fair pay for women will bj the main thjmj of the jvjnt held in Scarborough. Govjrnmjnt figures show: full-time women workers earn only 81p for every £1 for min part-timers earn just 60% of the hourly rate of min ——————————————————————————————————6/9—— Wj talk to IT girl Tara 144 THE LATEST REGIONAL SPORT p470 No Smoking Tara Rankin ShowcaseP142 Teletext 142 Mar08 15:52:46 AND ——————————————————————————————————————— GLOBAL WOMEN'S STRIKE More than 300 women from a range of professions are today attending the TUC conference. Key issues being debated include: family friendly employment policies health and safety issues for new and expectant mothers action on sexual harassment recruiting more women into trade unions ——————————————————————————————————7/9—— Agony aunt 146 Recipe 147 THE LATEST REGIONAL SPORT p470 No Smoking Tara Rankin ShowcaseP142 Teletext 142 Mar08 15:53:15 ————————————— ————————————————————— SEE OASIS LIVE AT WEMBLEY On Saturday July 22, Oases play a live gig at Wembliy Stadium. Teletext is giving away a pair of tickets for the show. Overnight accommodation in a 4-star London hotel for the winner and guest is also included in the prize. Eor a chance to win, simply tell us the name of Liam and Patsy's son. Is it: a) Lennon b) McCartney or c) Ringo? Call 0901 470 10 63 to enter ——————————————————————————————————8/9—— T+ Calls cost 60p/min at all times Competition closes midnight March 22 One winner selected at random Mar 23 No Smoking Tara Rankin ShowcaseP142 Teletext 142 Mar08 15:03:33 Advert LOVE FORTUNE WHAT'S IN STORE FOR YOU? '+,,,,,,,,.! FAMILY DESTINY AND RECEIVE AT NO FURTHER COST, YOUR OWN PERSONAL PROFILE 9/9 Calls cost £1/min at all times. ECL, Box 2745,E1. This sjrvjce may involve a long call No Smoking Tara Rankin Showcase