MIKULSKI, SENATE DEMOCRATS ALONG WITH ADVOCACY GROUPS URGE PASSAGE OF PAYCHECK FAIRNESS ACT
They renewed their call urging
"Middle class families need a raise in the family checkbook. Seven years ago we made a down payment towards equal pay by passing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to keep the courthouse doors open. I'm fighting to finish the job by stopping wage discrimination from happening in the first place,"
While women still make on average
State-by-state data on the wage gap is available here http://nwlc.org/resources/wage-gap-state-state/.
The legislation would require employers to demonstrate that wage gaps between men and women doing the same work have a business justification and are truly a result of factors other than gender. The bill would prohibit employers from retaliating against employees who share salary information with their co-workers.
The Paycheck Fairness Act would also strengthen the
"In the 21st century, we should be able to agree that workers should be paid fairly for the work they do, regardless of their gender," Senator
"Nobody should be paid less just for being a woman," said
"It's outrageous that a mechanical engineer from
"In Washington state, a typical woman working full time earns
"A gap in pay during a woman's working years leads to an even bigger shortfall in retirement," said Klobuchar. "The pay gap during women's careers leads to a gap in retirement, with women age 65 and older having roughly
"It's unacceptable that after another whole year, we are still talking about the fact that men and women are not paid equally for the same work," said Senator
"Closing the gender pay gap would mean that
"How a nation treats its women - economically and socially--is a sign of that nation's success. The wage disparity between American men and women is hurting our nation," said Senator
"When women earn equal pay for equal work, our families, communities, and economy are stronger," said
"Year after year, the data show that the gender wage gap continues to punish women and families, depriving them of the economic security they need and deserve," said
"Economic recovery begins and ends with good-paying jobs, but that can't happen if women continue to earn less than a man doing the same job. Half measures won't ensure equal pay for equal work. That's way we need the Paycheck Fairness Act," said
"Women shouldn't have to work nearly 51 years to make what a man makes in 40 years," said
"The wage gap in our country isn't just hurting moms and their families, it's hurting our national economy," said
The legislation builds on the historic Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act signed into law by
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