Unite’s reaction to survey showing pay discrepancy between men
and women soon after finishing university
6 November 2007
According to a survey published today women graduates are paid
less than their male University classmates within three years of
graduating.
Siobhan Endean, Unite National Officer for
Equalities says, “It is shocking that the pay gap is so apparent so
soon after university. Unequal pay is rooted in sex
discrimination.
Unite welcomes today's announcement for a new
equalities bill, the Government should use this opportunity to
legislate to force employers to carry out mandatory pay audits.
The only way the pay gap can be closed is if
we have fair and transparent pay for all. This proves that the
voluntary approach to equal pay audits is failing women working in
the UK. "
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