The persistent gender pay gap in the European Union, where women continue to earn on average 13% less than men, remains a significant issue despite ongoing efforts to promote equality. For every euro that a man earns, a woman makes only 87 cents, highlighting a disparity that Equal Pay Day aims to
The call for a 15% pay increase plus superannuation for public sector nurses and midwives in New South Wales (NSW), set to commence from July 1, 2024, has sparked significant conversations and garnered widespread support. Among the key proponents is Brendan Moylan, the Northern Tablelands MP, who
Female teachers in Bucks County, PA, are at the center of gender discrimination lawsuits against two school districts, bringing attention to possible violations of the Equal Pay Act. These lawsuits call into question the practices of the Central Bucks School District (CBSD) and the Centennial
Brighton & Hove City Council finds itself amid rising tensions as the GMB union calls for urgent talks to address claims of unequal pay that are said to affect a wide range of public service roles. The union asserts that positions predominantly occupied by women—teaching assistants, care w
In a significant move toward reducing wage inequality, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) has extended its reach to the Asia-Pacific region. This launch represents a concerted effort to tackle the wage disparities that women face across different economies and sectors. Despite progress in
Unresolved Claims Spark Worker Unrest Last year, Birmingham City Council acknowledged a substantial equal pay discrepancy adversely affecting many female workers within its jurisdiction. Despite the admission, progress toward restitution has been frustratingly stagnant. GMB, the union representing
