Equal Pay Day 2024: Gender Pay GAP in Germany at 18% - Hissung of the flag in front of the Charlottenburg town hall
Equal Pay Day 2024: Gender Pay GAP in Germany at 18% - Hissung of the flag in front of the Charlottenburg town hall
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the Equal Pay Day flag will be raised in front of the Charlottenburg town hall to draw attention to the Gender Pay GAP problem. This day symbolically marks the time until women work unpaid in Germany, while men have been rewarded for their work since January 1. According to the Federal Statistical Office, the gender -specific wage gap in Germany is 18 percent, which means that women receive an average of 18 percent less gross hourly wages than men.
The gender Pay GAP is a long -term structural problem that is based on gender -specific discrimination and has not yet been completely overcome despite legal measures. Women in Germany work unpaid a total of 66 days, which illustrates the importance of the Equal Pay Day and underlines the demand for a fairer payment for women.
The custody of the Equal Pay Day flag in front of the Charlottenburg town hall is organized by the district office and the equal opportunities officer Katrin Lück in order to raise awareness of the gender pay gap problem and to call it up. It is important that society continues to work to promote equality between women and men in all areas in order to create a fairer and inclusive society.
A look at historical facts shows that the demand for the same payment has been for women for a long time, but still has not been fully implemented despite some progress. The Equal Pay Day should therefore serve as a memory and stimulate to take the necessary steps to create a fairer working world for everyone.
It is therefore important that politics, companies and society work as a whole to reduce the gender pay gap and to enable women the same professional opportunities and financial recognition as their male colleagues. Sustainable change can only be achieved through joint efforts and conscious action.The following table shows some statistical data on gender in relation to the wage gap in Germany:
| Year | Gender pay gap (%) | Unpaid days |
| —— | ——————– | --————– |
| 2023 | 18 | 66 |
The custody of the Equal Pay Day flag in front of the Charlottenburg town hall is an important step to make the topic public and to promote the discussion about the gender pay gap. It is time for society to work together to overcome the structural inequalities and to create a fairer future for everyone.
Source: www.berlin.de