Today is Equal Pay Day – the day each year when women’s earnings catch up to men’s earnings in the previous year. It is simply outrageous that in the year 2014, every American does not receive equal pay for equal work. This is an issue of basic fairness and equality. It’s also a huge pocketbook issue for Oregon’s women and their families. Pay gaps quickly add up to thousands of dollars. That’s real money that makes a real difference in paying a mortgage, fixing a car, or buying groceries. It’s time to renew our commitment to equal pay for equal work. I applaud President Obama for acting today, and I look forward to casting my vote for the Paycheck Fairness Act tomorrow.
Posted on: Tue, 08 Apr 2014 21:47:58 +0000
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