4 November is a symbolic day at the European Commission to raise awareness that female workers in Europe still earn on average less than their male colleagues.

What is the European Equal Pay Day?

In the EU, women are hourly paid 16% less than men on average. This equals two months of salary. This is why the European Commission marks 4 November as a symbolic day to raise awareness that female workers in Europe still earn on average less than their male colleagues.

More information : https://ec.europa.eu/info/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/gender-equality/equal-pay/equal-pay-day_en

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