Global Wage Report

Question 1

Who published the Global Wage Report 2018-19 ?

Answer 1

ILO

Question 2

What are some other reports that ILO publishes ?

Answer 2

World Employment and Social Outlook Report

Question 3

Which country has the highest average real
wage growth (5.5%) in South Asia in 2008-17 ?

Answer 3

India

Question 4

How was the real wage growth in G20 countries ?

Answer 4

Very low (less than 0.5%)

Question 5

Which country has lowest wage inequality ?

Answer 5

Sweden

Question 6

Globally, how much lesser are women paid ?

Answer 6

20%

Question 7

Which gender takes part in more part-time jobs ?

Answer 7

Women

Question 8

In High income countries which end of the pay scale does inequality arise ?

Answer 8

High end

Question 9

In Low income countries, which end of the pay scale does inequality arise ?

Answer 9

Low end

Question 10

What is the motherhood pay gap in Turkey ?

Answer 10

30%

Question 11

What is the motherhood pay gap in Canada ?

Answer 11

1%

Question 12

What is India’s gender pay gap ?

Answer 12

34%

Question 13

What are the reasons for gender pay gap in India ?

Answer 13

1. Occupational Segregation
2. Cultural Barriers
3. Unpaid household work

Question 14

What are some steps that can be taken to reduce gender pay gap ?

Answer 14

1. Political commitment and social transformation
2. Well designed minimum wage
3. Reducing occupational segregation

Question 15

What are some steps that can be taken to increase wage growth ?

Answer 15

1. Invest in social infrastructure
2. Formalization of Informal Economy
3. Better skill development