Over half a century after pay discrimination became illegal in the United States, a persistent pay gap between men and women continues to hurt our nation’s workers and our national…
For more than a century, women have been fighting for equal pay. We've made progress, but stronger and more comprehensive laws are needed.
Every U.S. state has a gender pay gap, and some are wider than others. Share this information with state and federal legislators as a call to action for stronger laws.
Employees who are paid fairly are more loyal and productive. The majority of Americans — 60% according to an AAUW Survey — think the wage gap is due to bias.
Occupations that are dominated by men generally pay better than female-dominated ones, even when they require the same level of skill and/or education.
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) prohibits discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, firing, promotion, pay and other employment benefits. Yet the problem persists.
Proactively look for the inequities that exist in your workplace, your community, and our society.
Unlike the majority of developed countries worldwide, the United States does not guarantee paid annual leave, paid time off for illness or family care or paid parental leave.
Because of a lifelong pay gap, women are more vulnerable than men during their retirement years.
