The Society Recognizes Equal Pay Day

The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) Executive Board recognized Equal Pay Day in Canada on April 7 by wearing red in support. Equal Pay Day signals the day when average wages in female dominated job categories finally catch up to the wages in male dominated job categories from the previous calendar year. On average, women must work 3.5 extra months to earn what men earn on average in a year. Marking the day is a reminder that gender inequality exists and remains pervasive in workplaces across Ontario. The Society remains committed to working to close the gender pay gap #EqualPayDay.