Central government school teachers represented by AINPSEF placed demands before the 8th Pay Commission in New Delhi, seeking equal pay, Old Pension Scheme restoration, a 65-year retirement age, and enhanced promotion quotas.
Reform UK's proposed Women and Motherhood Protection Act, intended to "strengthen women's rights," is criticized by unions for potentially undermining equal pay for work of equal value and effectively repealing the 2010 Equality Act. The party claims it will restore 1970s/90s protections and extend maternity leave claim limits.
Germany has missed the June 7 deadline to implement the EU Pay Transparency Directive, designed to ensure equal pay for equal work. Despite a new bill, critics argue it doesn't go far enough, and the European Commission may initiate infringement proceedings, potentially leading to fines.
