I think allowing people to pay other people based on their negotiation skills and benefit to the company screams "equality." Anything other than that implies that women are not equal (although it is cloaked in a handholding, condescending 'but it's (posted to WTF: "Equal pay is a step to far in recession")
Um, that's kind of the point. We aren't, and that's why we do. And don't give me that "men are just better at negotiating and women need to buck up and learn it" crap. I have SEEN women walk in (posted to WTF: "Equal pay is a step to far in recession")
I'm not in the UK, so I can't complain as a citizen, but you also asked about arguments that may be made and I have one to offer. Looking at your recent unemployment figures at (http://www.statistics.gov.uk/pdfdir/lmsuk0209.pdf) that there is a (posted to WTF: "Equal pay is a step to far in recession")
What's stunning is that this is advice coming from the Equalities and Human Rights Commission and not the advice of some sexist MPs. (posted to WTF: "Equal pay is a step to far in recession")
