WASHINGTON – House Democrats on Wednesday introduced legislation to strengthen a decade-old equal pay law to ensure women are paid the same as men for the same jobs. The bill has the support of every Democrat in the House, according…
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#EqualPayDay hashtag sparks conversation on Twitter
Today, April 4, is Equal Pay Day, which represents how far into the year the average woman must work to earn what the average man earned in the previous year alone. People are using their 140 Twitter characters to spread awareness for income inequality.
Higher wages: Reagan National Airport workers fight for $15
More than 400 contracted workers at Reagan National Airport marched to the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority to deliver their petition for a higher wage. The goal, is $15 per hour or a possible strike could occur during the holiday travel season.
Equal Pay Day: Continuing the battle for equal pay
Equal Pay Day was established a decade ago to raise awareness to the huge gap between men and women’s wages. Now, ten years later, supporters say the battle continues–even as new anti-discrimination legislation is introduced in Maryland to broaden equal pay laws already in place.
Legislators Push for Equal Pay For Women
Maryland’s State Senate considers legislation that supporters say will close loopholes and guarantee equal pay for equal work.
Mikulski Urges Congress To Pass Paycheck Fairness Act
Sen. Barbara Mikulski urged her colleagues Tuesday to make equal pay for equal work not just a dream but a reality on Equal Pay Day 2015.
A Call for Congress to Support Gender Equality in the Workplace
Advocates and congresswomen push for laws and policies for equality for women in the workplace.