Today is Equal Pay Day – a day that signifies how far into the year a woman has to work in order to earn the same amount as her male counterpart.

In 2022, that’s an extra two-and-a-half months.

American women earn just .82 cents for every dollar earned by men – and these disparities are even more stark for mothers and women of color.

For mothers, Equal Pay Day is in May. For African-American women, it’s in August. And for the Latinx women (who are the lowest paid women in the country on average) Equal Pay Day isn’t until October!

This is outrageous. It’s time to put an end to the gender pay gap.

The House has already passed the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would take big steps forward in the fight to end to wage discrimination. I wholeheartedly supported this legislation and helped it pass the House in April last year – but now, it’s waiting for a vote in the Senate.
  Will you add your name to call for action on wage discrimination?

ADD YOUR NAME

On a personal note, it’s important to me that you know that everyone in my office earns the same amount for the same work. I believe in leading by example — which is why my chief of staff, MaryAnne, and I have made it a point to prioritize wage parity and to offer opportunities for advancement to women.

It is incumbent on all of us to take steps to address the inequities so many women face in the workplace so that we can close the gender pay gap for good.

Thank you for taking action.

All my best,

Scott