Think tax day is taxing? What’s really taxing is getting paid less than you’re worth because you’re a woman. On average, women continue to earn only 78 cents for every dollar men earn. With unemployment rates rising, an unprecedented number of women are now the family breadwinners – making wage discrimination even more taxing. In these tough economic times, fair pay is even more critical, not simply to family economic security but also to the nation’s economic recovery.
Urge the Senate to take the next critical step in the fight for pay equity by quickly passing the Paycheck Fairness Act. A much-needed update to the 45-year-old Equal Pay Act, the Paycheck Fairness Act can help make real progress on pay equity. Then, send an e-card on to friends and family.
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