Gordon Brown Needs To Bend The Gender Gap
ISN’T it just wonderful to live in such a progressive, modern, equal country, where women get paid, er, 17 per cent less than men?
According to the women’s rights group, the Fawcett Society, no-mug Gordon Brown needs to act on narrowing the gender pay gap.
Despite the fact that equal pay legislation has been in force for over 30 years, women working full-time are still paid, on average, 17 per cent less than their male counterparts, while women who work part-time, are paid an incredible 38 per cent less.
The Fawcett society’s Dr Katherine Rake, who enjoys a clunky metaphor or two, says, “Women tennis players are finally enjoying equal pay at Wimbledon – it’s time for Gordon Brown to give all women a sporting chance and finally end the pay gap. The ball is in his court.”
Posted: 25th, June 2007 | In: Money Comments (3) | TrackBack | Permalink
