| Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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| Series Title | Statement |
| Series Details | STATEMENT/16/3578 (31.10.16) |
| Publication Date | 31/10/2016 |
| Content Type | News |
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Thursday 3 November is European Equal Pay Day, representing the day in the year when women across Europe stop being paid due to the gender pay gap; with the average hourly wage for women in Europe being 16.7 % lower than it is for men, they in effect work 16% of the year for free. In light of the 2016 European Equal Pay Day, First Vice-President Timmermans, Commissioner Thyssen and Commissioner Jourová published a statement, addressing the issue of unequal pay for women in today's Europe and highlighting the importance of new policy on the matter. |
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| Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_STATEMENT-16-3578_en.htm |
| Subject Categories | Employment and Social Affairs |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
