The plenary session of Consell is set to approve the Generalitat Administration’s III Plan for Equality between women and men. The draft received unanimous backing from unions, signaling broad support for the roadmap that will apply to the administration’s 19,500 officials. A centerpiece of the plan is enhancing compensation for roles historically labeled as feminized or underclassified, a move designed to address the gender pay gap. The Ministry of Public Administration, led by Gabriela Bravo, has underscored these wage adjustments. In line with this commitment, Generalitat has allocated 6.5 million euros for the current year to support a temporary wage initiative aimed at closing pay disparities, improving job quality, and streamlining roles across public services. (Source: Generalitat Valenciana)
The Equality Plan also expands family support benefits by raising the eligible age for dependent children from 18 to 23. This change allows parents to reduce their working hours when caring for a seriously ill relative. The plan further includes a survey among Generalitat Administration staff to identify and mitigate indirect discrimination in hiring practices, with a clear objective to support work-life reconciliation and shared responsibility across genders. Equality Units will receive stronger structures and clearer resource allocations, ensuring accountability and effective coordination. (Source: Generalitat Valenciana)
New measures emphasize training that embeds gender equality provisions in public procurement and in calls for competitive assistance. There will be a strengthened focus on specialized training in equality topics, leadership development for women, and broader professional growth opportunities. A dedicated portal feature, a Space for Gender Equality at Generalitat, will aggregate and share communication efforts across the Valencian public administration, making equality initiatives more visible and understandable for civil servants. (Source: Generalitat Valenciana)
Finally, the III Equality Plan commits to integrating a gender perspective into occupational risk prevention within the Headquarters Administration. This includes ensuring that personal characteristics inform decisions about equipment and protective gear used in the workforce, encompassing police forces and firefighters. The approach aligns hiring, training, and safety standards with a gender-responsive framework to promote fair treatment and safer workplaces for all employees. (Source: Generalitat Valenciana)