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HER salary is 13% less than HIS.

On #EqualPayDay, we symbolically mark the date when women stop earning compared to men. For every €1 a man earns, a woman earns only €0.87.

So, from today until 31 December, it is as if women in the EU effectively work for free.

Our message is clear: Equal work deserves equal pay.

We are committed to tackling pay inequality with legislation on:

🔹 pay transparency
🔹 gender balance on boards
🔹 minimum wages
🔹 work-life balance

More → europa.eu/!TBqJj8

Illustration showing two stacks of euro coins representing the gender pay gap. The stack labelled 'Hers' is shorter, with some coins faded, symbolising the lower average earnings for women. The stack labelled 'His' is taller with one additional coin on top, representing higher average earnings for men. In the bottom right corner, there is an EU flag with stars arranged in a circle.

Statement by Vice-President Jourová and Commissioners Schmit and Dalli on the occasion of the European Equal Pay Day

On the 2024 European Equal Pay Day, we reaffirm our commitment to build a Europe where women and girls can thrive and where their contributions to the labour market are fully valued.
European Commission - European Commission
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