Old-age poverty among women

Will parental leave and childcare be paid in future?

More women than men take parental leave - this time could be remunerated by the state.

(Bild: Pressefoto Scharinger/Daniel Scharinger)

Despite efforts towards a more equal society, the high rate of part-time work among women, poverty in old age and the gender pay gap indicate that there is still room for improvement. Carinthia's women's representative Sara Schaar (SPÖ) is now calling for work at home - parental leave and care work - to be remunerated. 

Despite efforts towards a more equal society, women are still discriminated against. According to SPÖ women's representative Sara Schaar, one of the main problems is the so-called gender pay gap: "Women in Carinthia still earn 12.8 percent less than men." This can be explained by the fact that women often work in lower-paid jobs or are less likely to hold management positions. What is strange is that a third of this percentage remains unexplained. This is exactly where we need to start. Various programs and projects from the state, AMS and ÖGB are intended to help.