UK Gender Pay Gap Projected to Persist for 30 Years

The Trades Union Congress warns that at current rates, the UK's gender pay gap will not close for another 30 years, highlighting that women have effectively worked a month and a half for free this year.

15 Feb, 11:42 — 15 Feb, 11:42

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The Guardian15 Feb, 11:42

UK’s gender pay gap ‘won’t close for 30 years’ at current rates

Trades Union Congress says women have worked a month and a half for nothing this year and legislation is needed Women in the UK will not be paid the same as men until 2056 at the current rate of progress, according to a Trades Union Congress report. The gender pay gap, which stands at £2,548 a year, means that women have in effect worked for nothing so far this year, the TUC said. Continue reading...

By Rob Davies

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