What is fair pay?
Appropriate compensation for work forms the foundation of a healthy labor market and contributes to a resilient cultural and creative sector.
Appropriate compensation for
work
Fair pay means: appropriate compensation for work. It is not only about remuneration, but also about matters such as training, disability insurance, and pensions. Following the Fair Practice Code, this subject has been under close scrutiny in the cultural and creative sector for some time.
If we want a resilient sector, the income and bargaining position of the professionals working within it must improve.
Why fair pay is important
The more people who work under good conditions and receive appropriate compensation, the better. Primarily for the workers themselves. Fair pay helps them make a good living from their profession and build something for the future. It motivates them to further develop within the sector and to invest in it.
But it is also beneficial for the sector if cultural and creative professionals are paid appropriately. It increases the likelihood that they will continue working in the sector and continue their development. When they leave the sector, their talent, knowledge, and experience are lost. And that is a great shame.
That is why we are working hard on a sustainable improvement of the income and bargaining position of workers. Appropriate compensation for work forms the foundation of a healthy labor market and contributes to a resilient cultural and creative sector.
