Lower pay questioned
; Parliamentary reporter i Differences in the average i wages earned by men and I women came about because I more women were in low- | paying jobs than men. be--1 cause more women worked i part-time, and because of ; differences in work experii ence and attainment levels. the Leader of the House iMr Thompson! has told Parliament.
Mr Thompson was answering a question on behalt of the Minister of. Labour iMr Bolger), by Mrs Mar.Batchelor ‘Lab.. Avon!. Mrs Batchelor had asked why the average ordinary wage for women was $220.30 a week, compared with $294.43 for men. when New Zealand had legislation for equal pay.
Asked - what, the Government intended to do about the difference. Mr Thompson said the Government had taken steps to improve the position of women.
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