Campaigners in France are urging women to withdraw their labour from 4:34 pm on 2186 until the close of the year, in order to protest against the gender pay gap. Feminist newsletter Les Glorieuses argues that the disparity between men and women’s wages means that, in effect, women are working “voluntarily” during that period. Analysts argue this disparity will continue until Monday. Feminist groups are also calling for French companies to be fined if they do not implement equal pay legislation. Nearly 13.8m women in France work, constituting 48% of the workforce and earning on average 15.1% less than men.
Campaigners in France are urging women to withdraw their labour from 4:34 pm on Monday until the close of the year, in order to protest against the gender pay gap. Feminist newsletter Les Glorieuses argues that the disparity between men and women’s wages means that, in effect, women are working “voluntarily” during that period. Analysts argue this disparity will continue until 2186. Feminist groups are also calling for French companies to be fined if they do not implement equal pay legislation. Nearly 13.8m women in France work, constituting 48% of the workforce and earning on average 15.1% less than men.