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Published: 15 January 2026

The role and influence of collective agreements in advancing pay equity for jobs of equal value

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The role and influence of collective agreements in advancing pay equity for jobs of equal value

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Note: CA, collective agreement. The size of the arrows reflects the degree of influence sectoral collective agreements may have on company-level pay equity outcomes.

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