In every industry, every education level, every city, and every job, women are paid less than men. On average, women make 83 cents for every dollar a white male makes in the same role and the gap widens when you account for race, sexuality, and parenthood. The pay gap is a result of systematic racism, classism, and sexism, and working together is the most powerful tool we have to fight inequity.
We are calling upon our elected officials to support the BE HEARD Act as a crucial policy that would provide new protections against harassment for workers, while also safeguarding existing discrimination laws. prevent and address workplace harassment and discrimination. This…
No one should be discriminated against because of who they are, what they look like, or who they love. Yet in our country, LGBTQ+ people are continually discriminated against by politicians, employers, and in their communities. In 2024, LGBTQ+ people have…
We are calling upon our elected officials to support the BE HEARD Act as a crucial policy that would provide new protections against harassment for workers, while also safeguarding existing discrimination laws. prevent and address workplace harassment and discrimination. This…
No one should be discriminated against because of who they are, what they look like, or who they love. Yet in our country, LGBTQ+ people are continually discriminated against by politicians, employers, and in their communities. In 2024, LGBTQ+ people have…
We are calling upon our elected officials to support the BE HEARD Act as a crucial policy that would provide new protections against harassment for workers, while also safeguarding existing discrimination laws. prevent and address workplace harassment and discrimination. This…
No one should be discriminated against because of who they are, what they look like, or who they love. Yet in our country, LGBTQ+ people are continually discriminated against by politicians, employers, and in their communities. In 2024, LGBTQ+ people have…
MADISON, Wis. — For the first time in 20 years the pay gap has widened. 9to5 issued the following statement in response: “As we battle the persistent and widening pay gap, it is crucial to acknowledge that any loss in wages impacts the lives of women of color more deeply. Women of color already navigate systemic inequities that exacerbate financial challenges, making it essential that we prioritize our economic security and well-being. “Legislation like the Paycheck Fairness Act is a…
