The trade union Vpod/ssp is mobilised for the annual feminist strike which took place on 14 June with actions and protests organised across the country. The strike focused on the continuing inequalities that women face along other forms of discrimination, sexism, sexual harassment and violence. The union highlighted data showing an 18% pay gap across the economy. The pay gap in the public sector was 15.1% and below the private sector at 19.5%. The figure for the health sector was 19.5%. Meanwhile women make up two-thirds of the low paid. The figure for part-time work for women – 58% – is one of the highest in Europe and as vpod/ssp points out, results partly from the lack of affordable childcare.
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