The History of Equal Pay Laws

AAUW members with President John F. Kennedy at 1963 Equal Pay Act bill signing
AAUW members with President John F. Kennedy at 1963 Equal Pay Act bill signing

An Ongoing Battle for Fairness

For more than a century, women have been fighting for equal pay. We’ve made progress, but stronger and more comprehensive laws are needed.

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