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100 employers pledge to fight gender pay gap by backing ‘End Salary History’ campaign

It’s been 53 years since legislation ensuring equal pay for men and women was first introduced – yet the gender pay gap in the UK persists.
The Fawcett East London campaign has been fighting for gender pay equality and has had a win with 100 employers pledging to fight gender pay gap by backing their ‘End Salary History’ campaign.
When employers stop asking candidates for their previous salary the statistics show the pay gap shrinks.
London Live spoke to one of the organisers of the East London grassroots campaign to find out more.

Sara Firth 31st October 2023

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