Recognizing Equal Pay Significance and Gender Wage Disparity
This U.S. Congressional resolution highlights the issue of unequal pay between women and men, noting that women generally earn less for the same work. The document points out the negative consequences of this disparity for families, the economy, and future savings, calling for support for equal pay.
Key points
Women in the U.S. earn an average of 84 cents for every dollar earned by men, with even larger gaps for some ethnic groups.
Wage inequality costs women billions of dollars annually, impacting their ability to cover basic expenses, repay student debt, and save for retirement.
Congress acknowledges the problem of wage disparity and reaffirms its commitment to supporting equal pay for all.
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