Brazilian gov't unveils equal pay bill

BRASILIA, March 8 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva marked International Women's Day on Wednesday by announcing a bill legislating equal pay for women and men.

The proposal, part of a series of federal government measures, demands greater wage transparency from companies and calls for more steps to combat wage discrimination.

"There was a time when March 8 was celebrated by giving