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John, I don’t want any woman to ever again walk into her workplace knowing she’s paid less than her male coworkers.
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I know that families across New Mexico feel the same way. But we’ve seen again and again that the gender pay gap follows women wherever they go – whether they’re bussing tables, leading successful companies or even winning the World Cup with the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team.
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But women are paid just 81 cents for every dollar that a man earns. And nationwide, the numbers are far worse for women of color. But I’m out to change that: This past legislative session, we raised the minimum wage for the first time in a decade, helping tens of thousands of women and communities thrive. But we have to do even more to make sure women are paid what they’re worth.
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Let’s do everything we can, right now, at every level of government to close the pay gap for good. That’s why I need 500 more people – including you, John – to speak out with me to close the pay gap: Sign the petition, and demand that Congress take action to guarantee equal pay for equal work.
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Thank you,
Michelle Lujan Grisham
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