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Motion · S5M-22709 · 14 Sep 2020

International Equal Pay Day

Lodged by Mary Fee Standard Motion 22 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises that 18 September 2020 is International Equal Pay Day, which will be celebrated for the first time this year; understands that this is a day to commend the work carried out so far towards achieving equal pay for work of equal value across the globe; understands that globally the gender pay gap is estimated to be 23%; further understands that women are more likely to be in lower-paid work and are under-represented in decision-making roles; considers that women carry out more "unseen" work and that it has been found that they carry out two and a half times more unpaid household and care work than men; encourages people to take part in the virtual global event and call for action that will be hosted by the Equal Pay International Coalition on 18 September; recognises that vital work on gender equal pay in Scotland is carried out by Close the Gap; understands that it has highlighted in its research that women in Scotland will be more economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and that women, and in particular BAME and young women, are more likely to work in a sector that had to shut down; believes that the closing of the pay gap in Scotland will be an important part of the economic recovery from the pandemic, and resolves to make changes in order to close the pay gap in Scotland.

Supporters (22)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.