The pension average of retirement of autonomous women currently reaches 845.99 euros per month, a 25% less that the 1,124.18 euros charged by workers men on their own, what in absolute values represents a difference of 278.19 euros per month and more than 3,300 euros per year.
This has been denounced on Wednesday Union of professionals and self -employed workers (UPTA), which has warned about this gender gap existing in the pensions of autonomous women.
If the Medium pension Of the total system, which includes widowhood or disability, inequality is also significant: women charge 26% less (778.16 euros compared to 1,055 euros per month).
Causes of inequality
UPTA explains that this difference is due to several factors. Autonomous women often perceive lower salaries during your working life And, in addition, they have shorter contribution races due to interruptions due to maternity or family care. To this is added that many work in Traditionally remunerated sectors.
“Although currently autonomous working women are increasingly present in high -qualification sectors, the reality is that throughout their professional career they face a Structural inequality which is directly reflected in its economic security when it reaches retirement, “says the organization.
Insufficient measures
There are legal accessories to reduce this gap, such as the one contemplated in article 60 of the General Social Security Lawthat partially compensates for maternity or care interruptions. However, UPTA warns that these grants are limited and, in many cases, only the parent are granted with the lowest pension.
“Therefore, although these measures help attenuate inequality, They are not enough To guarantee real equality and close the gender gap in the collective pensions, “they denounce.
The president of UPTA, Eduardo Abadhas been overwhelming: “It is not only about figures, but Justice and recognition of the daily effort of autonomous working women. We cannot allow a woman who has dedicated her life to strengthening the productive fabric ends her working life with fear and limited to subsist with just 800 euros per month. “
