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Could Labour's Historic Win Transform Women's Finances? Labour's historic victory is set to bring significant changes for women’s finances in the UK. With Rachel Reeves potentially becoming the first female Chancellor in a line up of women in ministerial positions which is unprecedented this could be the era for women… or could it?  Labour's commitment to equal pay, combating workplace discrimination, and supporting working mothers promises substantial progress all sounds really promising… The new government are also telling us to expect enhanced maternity leave, better childcare support, stronger social safety nets, and improved public services. Labour also aims to promote female entrepreneurship and address pension inequality. Their focus on combating domestic violence could provide better support and resources for survivors.  These potential changes could significantly enhance women's financial security and independence.  But do you believe them? Do you think this is possible? If you are now thinking that this is the time to review your financial wellbeing then our team are here to help – book a call and lets discuss your financial future… #LabourVictory #WomensFinances #FinancialEquality #NewGovernment 

𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻, 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 $𝟭.𝟮 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗴𝗮𝗽. That's $32,070 every year—money that could pay for a full year of rent, a full year of childcare, and six months of groceries. This isn’t just a statistic; it’s a significant barrier to our economic security and the opportunities our families deserve. 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀. We start businesses at six times the national average, generating over $65 billion in revenue. Our contributions are invaluable, and it’s time we are compensated accordingly. We cannot afford to wait for change any longer. Let’s stand up, raise our voices, and demand equal pay now. Take action today: Support equal pay by emailing your Congressional Representatives about the Paycheck Fairness Act (PFA). It’s quick, impactful, and sharing this link is one of the simplest ways to amplify our voices: https://p2a.co/YDqrNAQ. 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘆. ✊🏼 #LatinaEqualPay #Trabajadoras #MexicanAmerican #LatinaPride #HispanicHeritageMonth

Working women across Australia have achieved significant victories through their unions over the past year. In 2024, the national gender pay gap is the lowest on record as a result of the campaigns of union women. Australian union women have always led the way to make our country fairer and more equal, and today we celebrate their stories and their victories. In particular: - greater anti-discrimination protections and the right to disconnect. - 8.6% rise in the state and national minimum wage, lifting the pay of the lowest paid workers (disproportionately women). - stronger protections and new rights for those in insecure employment (disproportionately women). - the payment of superannuation on paid parental leave, addressing historical inequity in retirement savings. - greater action to identify and address gender pay gaps to drive accountability and change.

Unless we keep equity on the agenda and talk about it from different perspectives as often as possible, it may become yesterday's story. I had a chance to hear from Saunoamaali'i Karanina Sumeo the head of New Zealand's EEO (equal employment and opportunity) Commission last night and she reminded the group at the "Treat all People Fairly at Work without Discrimination" hosted by the United Nations Women's Empowerment Principles NZ Committee, that: * Even small companies can have an impact on the pay gap inequity between women/Pacifica/Maori and others by looking honestly at your spreadsheets that reflect your payroll. Are there people who have been loyal to you for years that have not seen a pay-rise? Pay your people fairly. * For larger companies -- good intentions are not enough. You need to invest in your change initiatives for the gap to be addressed. Make the goals around inequities part of someone's KPIs. * For all of us... stand up when we see an injustice. According to a KPMG study cited by the Commissioner, billions of New Zealand dollars are being spent every year on cases related to bullying. Estimates of spend in this area do not include the cost of settlements or the cost to the tax payer when a person quits and their family relies on benefits to help them get by.

The #GenderBudget is 6.5% of total expenditure in the #InterimBudget2024, up from 5% in FY24 (BE). Final budget for this year awaited but do interim allocations for key welfare schemes reflect prioritising women & girls? I write for BehanBox: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gNPSSxR2 #GenderBudget will remain ambiguous as long as it remains a reporting tool: - No clarity on exclusion of schemes in previous FYs (JJM) - Scheme allocation increased but proportional allocation through the GBS has not (NREGS, Mission Shakti) - Mismatch in scheme performance & allocation (PMAY-G) Check out the link for more!

Important research released this week by UK Women's Budget Group projects that by 2027/28, the poorest women in the UK will see their living standards drop by a shocking 21%, unless public spending increases. Since 2010, changes to welfare and public services have disproportionately impacted women. Key findings demonstrate: ➡️ Women from Black and Asian backgrounds face losses of 13% ➡️ Disabled women's living standards will decline by 11% ➡️ Lone mothers are set to lose 18% of their living standards Read more in this analysis in The Guardian 👉 https://lnkd.in/edKu7YAz 📑 Read the full report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eASpi_dz

Happy International Women’s Day (8 March) 2024 !!💙🌷💚-----------------------------------------------------------------------✍️ in The Asian Age ⏰ 08 March 2018💕[Ref: https://lnkd.in/gpa_W8Vj]"In recent years there has been a growing recognition of the need to evaluate the impact of women's leadership on democracy and development. It is evident that with at least a 30 percent majority of women involved in decision-making, a society's overall performance in the areas of health, education, family care, social welfare, the environment etc. improves. By contrast, countries with a low participation of women have seen a fall in the quality of these social-related services."🔵[To read more: https://lnkd.in/ewSPTvY]

#SundayRead: Research shows that women lawmakers are more likely to champion policies that promote equality and social welfare. From robust climate measures to increased healthcare spending and quality education, their advocacy shapes a more inclusive and equitable future for all. Let’s demand politicians #BalanceThePower! ⚖️ Learn more at BalanceThePower.ca https://lnkd.in/eM9ZbW3

#GenderBudget | The full #UnionBudget2024 will be released on July 23. The Budget also consists of the #GRB & was 6.5% of overall expenditure in the #InterimBudget2024. The #GRB has two parts: Part A with 100% & Part B with 30-99% allocations, out of total scheme allocations, reflecting the overall financial prioritisation of women & girls. Several welfare schemes like #JJM, #PMAY, #MGNREGS, etc., feature in the #GRB. However, there are challenges in reporting, & mismatch between scheme performance & corresponding allocations. Read Tanya R.'s analysis for BehanBox (https://lnkd.in/gK2cEZhn). #Dialogue