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Can’t Candy Coat the Wage Gap Between Men and Women

Jun 6, 2013 Mike Hall | Political Action/Legislation

Can’t Candy Coat the Wage Gap Between Men and Women

Passing out bags of candy-covered chocolates embossed with the wage gap figures, nearly 100 activists today called on Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 84/H.R. 377).

50 Years Later, Equal Pay Isn’t: Time for Paycheck Fairness Act

Jun 5, 2013 Mike Hall | Political Action/Legislation

50 Years Later, Equal Pay Isn’t: Time for Paycheck Fairness Act

With the 50th anniversary of the Equal Pay Act coming up June 10, equal pay advocates will be on Capitol Hill tomorrow to tell lawmakers it’s time to strengthen equal pay laws and fulfill the promise of the landmark 1963 Equal Pay Act by passing the Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 84/H.R. 377).