The focus: DGB calls for equality for international women's day!

The focus: DGB calls for equality for international women's day!

On March 6, 2025, the view of the upcoming celebrations for international women's day on March 8th. This year, the new federal government focuses on criticism, especially with regard to equality of women. The DGB Rhineland-Palatinate/Saarland sees the need to measure the government on its actions and advises not to question the rights of women and democracy. In a statement, district chairman Susanne Wingertszahn expressed that it was time to take concrete measures to equate female concerns.

Wingertszahn mentions several core demands of the DGB, which are to be implemented promptly: the creation of rights to pay, the complete implementation of the EU entertainment transparency directive in national law and the improvement of childcare. The non -violent workplace, the support for caring relatives and ensuring violence protection are also at the center of the discussion. "We can no longer accept women's disadvantages. Immediate measures are needed," demands Wingertszahn. The criticism depends in particular on the sunken proportion of women in parliament, which has dropped to around a third.

demands on international women's day

With the International Women's Day on March 8, 2025, another sign is set. According to the Social Association of Germany e.V. (SOVD), consistent equality between women and men in all areas of life is required. Michaela Engelmeier, CEO of the SOVD, says: "It is unacceptable that women still earn less for the same work than men." The gender Pay GAP is currently 16 percent, which illustrates the existing structural inequalities.

Another explosive point concerns the existing problems of unequal payment, career opportunities and defective protection against violence. Women work part -time more often and have poorer pension claims, which significantly affects their financial security. The SOVD has also formulated claims: Fathers or second parents should receive a paid exemption around the birth of a child, and for caring relatives you want to introduce a fee.

activities for Women's Day

In order to draw attention to these grievances, the DGB Rhineland-Palatinate/Saarland organizes a mobile information stand in Mainz on March 8, 2025. The times for this are: 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on the Roman Passage and 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Theaterplatz. In addition, the DGB will request a parity law to incorporate the female perspective into decision -making processes.

For the future, it should be noted that International Women's Day not only remains a day of celebration, but a day of fight and change. The pressure on the government of finally implementing action -capable measures for equality will continue to exist, since the demands for fair payment and gender equality are still urgently necessary. In this critical phase, it is important that the voice of women is heard and that society pursues a common goal to reduce structural inequalities. The DGB and the SOVD support these efforts and are committed to sustainable changes.