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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The proposed law would eliminate loopholes in the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and represent a significant step toward finally closing the pay gap once and for all.
5 Reasons Older Women Face a Pay Gap
Workplace and Economic Equity
