🌟 The Gender Pay Gap: Women Working For Free? 🤔
Did you know that due to the persistent gender pay gap, women effectively work for free for 47 days each year compared to men? This shocking statistic comes straight from the latest report by the Trades Union Congress (TUC).
Here’s a quick breakdown:
– The overall gender pay gap stands at 12.8%, amounting to a difference of £2,548 per year for the average woman.
– In education, the gap is 17%, while the finance and insurance sectors see an even larger disparity at 27.2%.
At the current rate of improvement, experts predict the gap won’t close until 2056! 😱
Paul Nowak of the TUC has been vocal, stating, “Women have effectively been working for free for the first month and a half of the year. It shouldn’t be like this in 2026.”
What about progress? The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported a slight decrease, with the pay gap dropping to 6.9% for full-time workers in 2025. However, the gap remains wide for those over 40 and in higher-paid roles. 📉
Crucially, companies with more than 250 employees must disclose their gender pay gap stats, but that’s just step one. The real game-changer will be ambitious action plans to tackle these gaps head-on. 🚀
It’s time to ensure everyone gets their fair share. Let’s continue pushing for change! 💪
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