Yesterday, details of a historic pay equity settlement were revealed by the Government. It reinterpreted the Act as applying to equal pay for work of equal value, not just the same pay for the same work. Despite being the first country to give women the vote, pay equity has been a long time coming. To highlight the issue and advance its cause, two campaigns were launched: an Equal Pay Platform of Champions and a #StopTheRobbery campaign. Whatever that result, the settlement remains a giant step towards giving some low-paid New Zealand women (and men) the dignity, respect and financial reward they deserve.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 18, 2017 18:22 UTC