ItalyThe Italian metal-mechanical sector continues to be dominated by men, with women making up just 19.6% of the workforce as of late 2025, down slightly from 20.6% in 2022–23. According to a report by Fim-Cisl, women earn 13.44% less annually on average than men in this industry, and the gap widens to 19.94% when including additional benefits like overtime and bonuses. Women are more represented in administrative roles (27.99%) but remain underrepresented among workers (12.14%). Female representation in leadership positions has increased over three consecutive biennia, reaching 19.67% for managers and 22.42% for supervisors. However, gender pay gaps persist across all job categories, with the largest disparity among managers (-17.49%), followed by workers (-21.98%). The report also highlights a significant long-term pension gap, with women facing a 30% disadvantage compared to men. Part-time work remains low at 3.28%, predominantly used by women, often due to caregiving responsibilities. Training participation is lower for women, with 19.92 hours per person compared to 24.63 for men.
Bias read (Center): The article presents statistical data from a union report without overtly favoring any side. It objectively outlines disparities in employment, wages, and career progression between genders in the metal-mechanical sector, using neutral language and citing the Fim-Cisl report as the primary source. O
