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…
A Wake-Up Call for Family-Friendly Policies 9to5 marks Mom’s Equal Pay Day on August 7, 2024 by urging immediate action on policies supporting working families. This day spotlights the harsh reality that mothers—especially mothers of color—face significant wage disparities that impact not just individual women, but entire communities. “Imagine working full-time and still not being able to afford basics like diapers or childcare. That’s the reality for too many mothers in America today,” said Mica Whitfield, Co-President and CEO of…
