Equal Pay for Women

The Worst State For Being Paid Equally

The Huffington Post | Emma Gray | Posted 04.17.2012

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Even as we discuss how women are becoming “The Richer Sex,” American women still earn a lot less than their male counterparts -- 23 percent less o...

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We're Number One, But We're Not Cheering

Catherine Hill | Posted 04.16.2012

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Catherine Hill

Change is around the corner we're told. Unfortunately, the truth is that women are far from earning wages equal to men's, let alone surpassing them.

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Are you underearning?

Carolyn Ziel | Posted 01.15.2012

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Carolyn Ziel

It's important to understand your personal relationship with money and the beliefs that were handed down to you about money. It's even more important to realize your true worth.

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Why Women Are Worth (Less)

Barbara & Shannon Kelley | Posted 10.09.2011

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Barbara & Shannon Kelley

Every time we change jobs and are asked for a salary history, we're at an increased disadvantage. This gender-based pay discrimination disparity is going to do nothing but get worse.

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The Root

Ilene H. Lang | Posted 09.27.2011

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Ilene H. Lang

Let's talk about sexism. Now I know the word "sexism" carries baggage. But no matter what you call it -- gender bias, systemic inequity, inequality o...

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A Step Toward Equal Pay

Liz Krueger | Posted 06.16.2011

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Liz Krueger

Some injustices are not always as easy to spot. In fact, sometimes they're well hidden. Therefore if we want to end wage disparities, and give women the justice, and pay, they deserve, than we must take the first step in bringing this discrimination to light.

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Dancing to Equal Pay

Linda Hallman | Posted 06.12.2011

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Linda Hallman

Although the government will ultimately have to decide to enforce pay equity, we can make sure our support and the impact of pay inequity are known now. And one way to do that is by dancing.

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It's National Pay Equity Day: Make Paycheck Fairness the Law

Rep. Rosa DeLauro | Posted 05.25.2011

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Rep. Rosa DeLauro

Let us finally ensure that America's women -- now half of the nation's workforce -- are treated as fairly and equitably as the other half. Let's give real teeth to the Equal Pay Act at last.

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Breaking the Glass Ceiling

Barbara R. Arnwine | Posted 05.25.2011

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Barbara R. Arnwine

Economic justice is not just a women's issue or a moral issue; it's clearly a legal one. As lawyers, we must promote opportunities and equity in the new economy; we must embrace change and not the historical precedence of gender inequities.

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You've Come a Long Way, Baby?

Marcia Dyson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Marcia Dyson

If a nation is judged by how it treats its women, we must switch from paternalism to parity, from chivalry to equity. Unequal pay can be hazardous to our nation's economic health.

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The Senate Should Immediately Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act

Katie Buckland | Posted 05.25.2011

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Katie Buckland

As I turn the page of my calendar and see next Tuesday marked Equal Pay Day, I cannot possibly imagine why we are still having this debate.

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A Life Of Service: For Love, Money or Both?

Tabby Biddle | Posted 11.17.2011

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Tabby Biddle

The recession may not only be changing household budgets and habits, but also challenging longstanding gender roles.

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More Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Please

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

Her performance was so strong and so well focused that it would be foolish not to immediately send her out on the campaign trail and/or to as many television interviews as she can squeeze into her schedule.

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