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Recognizing Severe Pay Disparity for Disabled Women Workers

The US Senate officially recognizes the significant wage gap faced by disabled women, who earn on average 50 cents for every dollar paid to non-disabled men. This resolution highlights that the disparity is worse for disabled women of color and veterans, and commits the Senate to addressing systemic barriers and narrowing the gender, disability, and racial wage gaps. Citizens can expect the Senate to prioritize improving their economic opportunities and combating employment discrimination.
Key points
Disabled women workers earn only half the wages of non-disabled men, directly impacting their financial stability and families.
The Senate commits to addressing systemic issues like discrimination, inadequate vocational services, and public benefits work disincentives that drive these inequities.
The resolution notes that the wage gap is most severe for disabled women who have difficulty living independently (earning 36 cents per dollar).
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Additional Information
A resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the pay disparity between disabled women and both disabled and nondisabled men.
Print number: SRES 825
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Process start date: 2024-09-18