Eurostat data reveals women in the EU earn 11.1% less than men, costing them €358 billion annually. The ETUC highlights delays in implementing the EU's Pay Transparency Directive, urging member states to act or face legal action.
A new report by the Economic Policy Institute suggests tripling US union membership to 30% could boost the median worker's pay by 14.5% ($7,700 annually), shifting $1.2tn to workers, narrowing racial wage gaps, and reversing one-third of inequality since 1979.
The High Pay Centre (HPC), known for its analysis of executive pay and the pay gap, is set to close due to the termination of its funding by the Financial Fairness Trust, now renamed Aberdeen Group Charitable Trust. This closure highlights a broader trend of reduced funding for social justice research, influenced by a shift away from DEI/ESG initiatives.
Four of India's largest IT firms, including TCS and Infosys, increased the pay gap between their CEOs and median employees in FY26. This widening occurred despite muted salary growth for the broader workforce due to an industry slowdown.
Experts criticize One Nation's health policies, ATO call centre workers face a 40% pay gap, and questions linger over a Kenyan woman's death in Sydney. Plus, updates on international relations, sports, and politics.
Workers at Australian Taxation Office (ATO) outsource call centres earn up to 40% less than public service staff doing the same job. Landmark "same job, same pay" hearings will determine if these workers should receive equal pay, potentially impacting the ATO's reliance on private operators like Probe, Concentrix, and Serco.
The EU's Pay Transparency Directive, aimed at reducing the 11% gender pay gap, faces implementation challenges as most EU countries are set to miss the 7 June 2026 deadline. Six countries have taken no action, while others have draft legislation or partial implementation.
Samsung Electronics' tentative wage agreement, reached just before a potential strike, has raised concerns about widening the pay gap between large corporations and SMEs, and between different divisions within Samsung.
A widening pay gap is observed among South Korean semiconductor industry workers, with regular employees earning significantly more than temporary or daily workers. This disparity is exacerbated by company size and employment type, with major firms like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix reporting substantial increases in average annual salaries and bonuses.
