Posted by bneufeld on September 3, 2010 at 11:54 am
Women work just as hard as men but are shortchanged, 77 cents on the dollar, on average. If we truly want to honor the American worker on Labor Day, we need stronger laws to minimize persistent wage inequities. Americans agree! A recent poll reveals 84% - across gender, race, political party, and geography - support a new law. One is ready and close to passage. The Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 182) passed the House, has over 40 co-sponsors, and sits poised for a vote. It would provide greater protections against discrimination. So, this weekend, before you fire up the grill, click here to tell your Senators it’s time to pass this bill! Let’s do it!
Posted by bneufeld on August 26, 2010 at 15:05 pm
Women’s Equality Day not only commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment but also calls attention to women’s continuing efforts toward full equality. That includes economic security!
Now is the time for Congress to take the steps necessary to effectively address wage discrimination and eliminate loopholes that have undermined the Equal Pay Act’s effectiveness through the passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act.
HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN DO!
CALL: Senators Schumer at 212-486-4430 & Sen. Gillibrand at 212-688-6262
EMAIL: Click here for the action alert on our partner’s site
TELL THEM: “As a key member of the Senate, you have the power to help bring the Paycheck Fairness Act to the floor and help women and families get the fair pay they deserve. Your actions now will be a key factor in the success or failure of this critical pay equity legislation. With 40 cosponsors in the Senate, the time to act is now. Please tell Majority Leader Reid to bring this bill to the floor now!”
MORE ON: Women’s Equality Day & 19th Amendment
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Posted by bneufeld on July 20, 2010 at 16:56 pm
July 20: President Obama’s task force clearly endorsed the need for stronger Equal Pay laws and called for passage of the federal Paycheck Fairness Act. Obama’s statement and the report of the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force are good news for PFA which still needs to pass the Senate. Our coalitions have been working for this law which will protect workers when sharing salary information and create stronger incentives for employers to follow the law, empower women to negotiate for equal pay, and strengthen federal outreach, education, and enforcement efforts. Read More
Posted by bneufeld on July 16, 2010 at 10:36 am
Gov. Paterson & Sen. Hassell-Thompson celebrating new MWBE laws
After years of work by legislators and advocates, including NYWA and EPCNYC, Gov. Paterson signed four MWBE Bills into law on July 15th. They will enable qualified Minority and Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs) to garner a much larger share of state contracts. Congratulations to all who have worked long and hard for this, and special thanks to Nancy Ploeger, Chair of NYWA’s Economic Empowerment Committee, for leading our efforts to create tangible change and increased opportunities for NYS women.
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Posted by bneufeld on July 7, 2010 at 14:15 pm
New Pew Study - Good and Bad News!
By VICTORIA SHANNON - Published: NYTimes - June 30, 2010
People around the world say they firmly support equal rights for men and women, but many still believe men should get preference when it comes to good jobs, higher education or even in some cases the simple right to work outside the home, according to a new survey of 22 nations. Read More
Posted by bneufeld on July 7, 2010 at 13:59 pm
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An encouraging exchange of information and ideas took place at the June 16th hearing, Closing the Gender Wage Gap, sponsored by the NYC Council Women’s Issues Committee. Council Member Julissa Ferreras, Chair, members of the committee, and CM Letitia James heard from and questioned experts presented by the Equal Pay Coalition NYC and NYWA. The result was a firm commitment to action in the coming session. We will make sure that happens!
Women’s Committee Briefing Paper
Quick overview of testimony followed by full testimony : Read More
Posted by bneufeld on June 14, 2010 at 15:39 pm
With bills pending in Albany and Washington, the NYC Council’s Women’s Issues Committee will hear testimony on measures to combat wage inequities, at the urging of the Equal Pay Coalition NYC which is spearheaded by the New York Women’s Agenda.
WHAT: New York City Council Hearing on CLOSING THE GENDER WAGE GAP
WHEN: Wednesday June 16, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: 250 Broadway, 14th Floor
SPONSORED BY: Women’s Issues Committee, Chair, Council Member Julissa Ferreras & Committee Members: Council Members Charles Baron, Margaret Chin, Elizabeth S. Crowley
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Posted by bneufeld on May 25, 2010 at 16:32 pm
EPCNYC member DINA BAKST’S May 17 letter to NYT:
“A Toolkit for Women Seeking a Raise” (Your Money column, Business Day, May 15) rightly points out that women — now the breadwinners in nearly two-thirds of American families — need to learn the art of negotiation when seeking a raise.
Unfortunately, the article doesn’t mention an important point: many employers require employees not to discuss their pay with their co-workers, and employees fear retaliation for going against those instructions. For this reason, as Stuart J. Ishimaru, acting chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, stated in his March 11 testimony before Congress, many women earn less for potentially discriminatory reasons without even knowing it. Mothers are especially hard hit.
While learning the art of negotiation is helpful, women need more, including more transparent wage information and tougher anti-discrimination laws, including the ability to share salary information without penalty. As a first step, let’s pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would help end salary secrecy and significantly strengthen a woman’s ability to earn what she deserves.
Dina Bakst - New York, May 17, 2010
The writer is co-founder and co-president of A Better Balance: The Work and Family Legal Center, a legal advocacy group that promotes women’s rights in the workplace. A Better Balance is a member of the Equal Pay Coalition NYC
Posted by bneufeld on May 18, 2010 at 13:37 pm
May 17 (Reuters) - A division of giant pharmaceutical company Novartis AG engaged in a pattern of discriminating against women, a U.S. jury ruled on Monday in a class action lawsuit over pay, promotion and pregnancy.
The lawsuit on behalf of about 5,600 current and former women employees alleged that while working for Novartis they were systematically denied promotions, paid less and subjected to differential treatment. Full article
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