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Equal Pay Day, 2016

An old photo that I have never posted before.

Equal Pay Day is observed internationally on the day on which women's wages since January 1 of the year before equal men's wages for the previous year alone. This was taken in Toronto on April 19, 2016. This year the day was observed on April 9 (as someone trained in statistics I must point out that trends cannot be inferred from two observations).

This demonstration was taking place across the street from Queen's Park, the seat of the provincial parliament. I assume that's because provincial public servants were taking part as union members while their contracts banned union activity on company property.
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18 comments

Jean said:

Nicely captured and good for them !
4 years ago

John FitzGerald replied to Jean:

Thanks, Jean.
4 years ago ( translate )

rdhinmn said:

Nice splash of red! And on the statistic - do they compensate for job level? If not, I'm surprised it doesn't take longer. And if it does, it reflects the glass ceiling to some extent. Not an easy one in terms of all the right adjustments.
4 years ago

John FitzGerald replied to rdhinmn:

Thanks, Bob. They don't compensate for a lot of things, Bob. In Ontario he day seems to focus on how little is known about the pay gap.The Equal Pay Coalition in Ontario is focussing on things like affirming employees' right to discuss their salaries with each other -- one would think that would be guaranteed but a lot of employers forbid it.
4 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding capture for a just cause!

Admired in:
www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance
4 years ago

John FitzGerald replied to William Sutherland:

Thanks, William.
4 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Fine impression of a very important day !
4 years ago ( translate )

John FitzGerald replied to Ulrich John:

Thanks, Ulrich.
4 years ago ( translate )

Eve said:

Bien capturé
4 years ago ( translate )

John FitzGerald replied to Eve:

Thanks, Eve.
4 years ago

Keith Burton said:

Lovely vibrant colours John. Great reportage!
4 years ago

John FitzGerald replied to Keith Burton:

Thanks, Keith.
4 years ago ( translate )

Denis Croissant said:

The smiling (papier mache?) head feels like an awkward unwanted guest!
4 years ago ( translate )

John FitzGerald replied to Denis Croissant:

I was reminded of a) Big Brother and b) the Big Giant Head from Third Rock from the Sun, Denis.
4 years ago

Diane Putnam said:

Once again, good luck with that, ladies. ;-(
4 years ago