Index Preface Introduction by the Trade Union Confederation of the Americas Gender discrimination in remunerations I. Conceptual framework 1. Definition 2. Factors that explain gender-based discrimination 3. Arguments to eliminate gender-based pay inequalities II. Gender pay gap in Latin America III. Emblematic cases IV. Recommendations for the work with worker´s organizations and trade unions 1. Pay discrimination, a trade union issue 2. Building alliances References Abbreviations 5 7 13 13 13 15 16 17 19 22 23 24 26 27