Has wage inequality fallen in France? So sneaky… According to Les Glorieuses, women will start working for free this Friday at 4:48 p.m. Despite a slight improvement in 2022, the gap remains at 13.9 percent. While France is a latecomer, some countries are already using effective solutions to reduce these inequalities.
According to the feminist newsletter “Les Glorieuses”, which publishes this symbolic countdown every year, women start “working for free” at 4:48pm on Friday due to pay inequality.
This date and time was calculated from European statistics on the pay gap between women and men in France. According to the latest available data for 2022, women earn on average 13.9 percent less than men. In 2021, the wage gap reached 15.4 percent, leading last year’s “Les Glorious” to set a symbolic date of Nov. 6 at 11:25 a.m. for newsletter founder Rebecca Amslem. This is a minor improvement. ». ” However, it is possible to rapidly reduce pay inequality by taking inspiration from champion countries in this area. “, according to him.
What are the solutions to eliminate these inequalities?
” Solutions exist and have already proven themselves. » Whether in Sweden, Iceland or Spain, she joins AFP in the launch of Glorios’ report on the question.
In particular, this report “ Equal parental leave for both parents » Increase wages in predominantly female sectors such as health, education and care, as in Sweden or New Zealand. Companies in Iceland” It must prove that they respect equal pay and show an action plan to reduce it. », notes the report.
He calls for “promoting flexible working, like in Spain” or even choosing a test region like California in the United States. To pass these public policies and measure the short and medium term impact “ For Les Glorieuses, the TransparencyTransparency Salary pending” A condition Not at all For an effective policy in favor of equal pay ».
