Women’s rights campaigners at the feminist newsletter Les Glorieuses had urged female workers to down tools from that time. “When women protest, they make visible what is invisible … I support them,” she told Le Parisien. The organisation Osez le Féminisme (Dare to be Feminist) has demanded that French companies face fines if they do not respect equal pay laws. According to the Equal Pay Portal, the average gender pay gap in the UK fell from 19.3% in 2015 to 18.1% in April 2016. Gender pay gap won't close until 2069, says Deloitte Read more“It is a strong sign and we are joining the protest,” said Les Glorieuses.

Source: The Guardian November 07, 2016 11:44 UTC