International Equal Pay Day - 18 September

Equal pay means women and men should receive equal pay for like work, work

rated as equivalent, or work of equal value. This principle is supported by the

Common Framework Agreement.

Every year on 18 September, International Equal Pay Day highlights an important principle:

Women and men should receive equal pay for work of equal value. Established by the United

Nations and first observed in 2020, the day is an opportunity to recognise the progress that has been made towards greater equality, while continuing to promote fairness, equal opportunities and respect in the workplace.

Equal Pay. Equal Value.

Equal pay is about fairness for everyone. Women and men carrying out work of equal value should be treated fairly and rewarded equally. But workplace equality goes beyond pay - it also means having access to equal opportunities, development and progression, and being treated with dignity and respect.

International Equal Pay Day allows us to recognise what has already been achieved while

continuing to protect these important principles for the future.

Unite - Supporting Equality at Work

Trade unions have played an important role in improving pay, employment rights and working conditions. Through collective bargaining, representation and campaigning, Unite the Union continues to support its members, promote fair pay and equal opportunities, and challenge inequality and discrimination in the workplace.

Equality should benefit everyone. It is not about supporting one group over another, but about ensuring that the same standards of fairness and respect apply to all.

Different People. Same Opportunities.

Equal Pay. Equal Value. Equal Respect.

Together, we can continue building fairer, stronger and more inclusive workplaces for everyone.

Sarah Guyon

Women in Construction Representative

Unite the Union