Brazil and the USA exchange experiences on actions to promote equal pay between women and men

Summary

The Brazilian government welcomed a delegation from the US Department of State, led by Katrina Fotovat, to discuss the experience of implementing Law No. 14.611, which aims to promote salary equality between men and women in the workplace. The meeting was attended by Francisco Macena, the Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE), and Paula Montagner, the Subsecretary of Statistics and Labor Studies. The discussion focused on exchanging experiences on equality policies and laws between the two countries. The MTE is working to promote salary equality in Brazil, and the US is willing to share its expertise in this area. The meeting also touched on the recent floods in Rio Grande do Sul, with the US offering assistance.