The SKTF white-collar local government union has produced a new report demonstrating how workers doing the same job are on very different salaries, depending on whether they work in a sector dominated by women or men. Taking the example of an economist, the union shows that on average the monthly salary for this occupation is SEK 29,500 (€ 3,310) in the municipal sector (dominated by women) but SEK 41,000 (€ 4,600) in the private sector (dominated by men). The union argues that on a life-time basis massive differences result between female and male earnings. SKTF is calling for a major initiative, involving employers, trade unions and the government, to address the problem.
English: http://www.epsu.org/cob/411
Swedish: https://www.sktf.se/Templates/Page____40592.aspx
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