Dear John, Labor Day is meant to be a day of celebration, marking the contributions made by all working people in America. But for women, it’s a reminder of how far we remain from full equality.
Women working full-time, year-round, are paid 83 cents for every dollar paid to men. Black women are set back at even more disproportionate rates, with Black women working full-time, year-round earning 66 cents for every dollar White, non-Hispanic men make. Native American women, as well as Latina women, earn just 58 cents compared to White men. And the Trump administration is doing everything it can to not only worsen the gender pay gap but also drive as many women as possible out of the workforce completely.
This is unjust—and NOW is fighting back. We’re mobilizing our grassroots teams across the country to advocate for policies that give women the freedom and opportunity to rise in their careers and earn equal pay for equal work. But as always, our teams’ success depends on the NOW community supporting their efforts. |
