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Dear Friend,
This month, Hispanic Heritage Month, we have seen so many beautiful celebrations of the legacy, power, and contributions of Latino, Latinx, and Latine communities across the country. But today there is no celebration. Today is Latina Equal Pay Day – the day we use to rally against the egregious wage injustices Latinas face in the workforce.
Latinas earn only 52 cents for every $1 paid to white men working part-time, full-time, and part year. [1] For Latina moms, it’s just 40 cents because in addition to sexism and racism, caregivers face additional wage discrimination and barriers to employment. [2]
The wage gap is not about a single paycheck, but about the cumulative economic loss that impacts an entire community. Over the course of the average Latina’s career, the lost income adds up to over a million dollars compared to white men! [4]
That’s right, ONE 👏🏼 MILLION👏🏾 DOLLARS👏🏿!
These are dollars Latinas are not able to use to feed their families, put gas in their cars, pay for housing, secure quality childcare, or put toward retirement. In fact, women at retirement age face higher levels of poverty than men. [3] THIS IS NOT OKAY!
>>> Click HERE to mark Latina Equal Pay Day with legislative ACTION!
Latina moms play a vitally important role in our country. We’re caretakers for our families and we’re in the workforce, making the country strong and paying billions of dollars in taxes each year.
Latinas are the primary breadwinners in three million U.S. households. [5] Latino households have a combined $2.6 trillion in U.S. buying power — and in 86% of those households, a woman is the primary buyer for the home. [5]
College graduation rates for Latinas are growing faster than for any other group of women. [6] It hurts every family and our entire economy to let this wage gap continue.
Together, by supporting these policies, we can improve the laws that do not serve our full communities and pave the way for a more equitable future where all workers are paid what they rightfully earn. Join us as we seek justice and equality on Latina Equal Pay Day and all year round.
Together, we are a powerful force for Latinx women and families!
– Xochitl, Taylor, Linda, Ruth, Kristin, and the whole MomsRising & MamásConPoder team
P.S. – Have you experienced wage discrimination? Share your story with us!
References:
[1] IWPR: Latinas Will Not Reach Pay Equity with White Men until 2207 if Current Trends Persist
[2] NWLC: The Wage Gap Robs Mothers of What They’re Owed
[3] US News: How the Gender Pay Gap Affects Women's Retirement
[4] NWLC: Because of the Wage Gap, Latinas Stand to Lose More Than $1.2 Million Over a 40-Year Career
[5] NPWF: Addressing the Latina Wage Gap: A Necessary Step for our Nation’s Economy Prosperity
[6] Pew Research: Hispanic Enrollment Reaches New High at Four Year Colleges in the U.S
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