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French Women 'Work for Free' From 11:31 a.m. Nov. 10, Les Glorieuses Say

Les Glorieuses cite INSEE wage-gap figures to press for pay transparency starting in 2026.

Overview

  • The marker is derived from INSEE data showing a 14.2% gap on a full‑time equivalent basis, 22.3% across all sectors and schedules, and 3.8% within the same firm at equal competence.
  • This year's time point shifts from 8 November at 16:48 last year, and the group warns pay parity would not arrive until 2167 at the current pace.
  • A key driver cited is part‑time work, with 30% of employed women in part‑time roles versus 8% of men.
  • Proposed remedies include conditioning public contracts and subsidies on pay equality, revaluing female‑dominated professions, and instituting equivalent, mandatory parental leave.
  • The government is preparing to transpose an EU pay‑transparency directive for larger firms, which Les Glorieuses say would apply from 2026.