Young & Empowered Women’s Post

On Moms’ Equal Pay Day, we shed light on the persistent wage gap experienced by mothers in the workplace. The statistics speak volumes: the wage gap is 71 cents for moms working full-time, year-round as compared to fathers working full-time, year-round. But that wage gap widens to 63 cents on the dollar when looking at all working moms as compared to all working fathers.   Cultural stereotypes and workplaces designed around workers without caregiver responsibilities or who have others performing that work, deeply impact women who are both workers and caregivers. Moms are the backbone of our economy, dedicating their time and effort to both their families and their careers. Yet, pay discrimination, caregiver discrimination, and lack of paid leave in many of the jobs predominantly held by women continue to limit their pay and opportunities, impacting their economic stability and future economic security. We can do better. #MomsEqualPayDay

On Moms’ Equal Pay Day, we shed light on the persistent wage gap experienced by mothers in the workplace. The statistics speak volumes: the wage gap is 71 cents for moms working full-time, year-round as compared to fathers working full-time, year-round. But that wage gap widens to 63 cents on the dollar when looking at all working moms as compared to all working fathers. Cultural stereotypes and workplaces designed around workers without caregiver responsibilities or who have others performing that work, deeply impact women who are both workers and caregivers. Moms are the backbone of our economy, dedicating their time and effort to both their families and their careers. Yet, pay discrimination, caregiver discrimination, and lack of paid leave in many of the jobs predominantly held by women continue to limit their pay and opportunities, impacting their economic stability and future economic security. Support working mothers by urging your lawmakers to support: - Healthy Families Act, which would set a national standard for paid sick and safe days to allow workers in businesses with 15 or more employees to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick and safe days each year. Take action at https://p2a.co/x89tCis - FAMILY Act, which would provide workers with up to 12 weeks of partial income when they take time off work for their own serious health condition; the serious health condition of a family member; the birth or adoption of a child; to address the effects of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; and for certain reasons related to military deployment. Take action at https://p2a.co/T7zX9dK #MomsEqualPayDay #EqualPayForMoms #PayEquity #EqualPay #GenderPayGap #WomensEquality #FairWages #MothersDeserveMore #SupportWorkingMoms #CloseTheGap #MomsAtWork #EmpowerWomen #EqualWorkEqualPay #ywca #ywcamcleancounty #YWCAisonamission #eliminateracismandempowerwomen #mcleancounty #blono

On #MomsEqualPayDay, we spotlight the crucial issue of fair pay for mothers. It's time to close the wage gap and value the incredible work moms do both at home and in the workplace!

The GENDER PAY GAP widens for WOMEN as they AGE. NOT cool! Salary history bans and pay transparency are two solutions. In Jan 2023, WA State passed a law requiring employers with more than 15 employees to list wage ranges in their job postings. Promoting job opportunities is a regular part of my work, and I often see a lack of compliance. Employers and employees, hold each another accountable and share this factsheet: https://lnkd.in/gf5DNRSE https://lnkd.in/gzrV3_gx

📊 Explore this week's #ChartOfTheWeek, relating to recent news of the Fair Work Commission's ruling that aged care workers deserve a significant pay rise of up to 28%, which the Federal Government has committed to.   💰 The Commission determined that industries with a high share of female workers had been undervalued when setting wages which had implications for workers in the aged care industry. Recent job data shows that aged and disabled carers are predominantly women (80%), with median weekly full-time earnings of approximately $1,380.   🌱 These wage increases will be an important step in not only better recognising the value of these workers, but also growing the workforce. The share of Australians over the age of 80 is expected to almost double in the next 30 years. This will require significant growth in the aged care workforce to meet this demand.   📈 Projections show that aged and disabled carers are expected to be the fastest-growing occupation over the next decade.

Fresh article: Navigating Workplace Dynamics: Intersections of Age, Race, and Gender for Hispanic/Latino Older Workers – Part 1. The first part of our series examines the labor force participation rates and wage disparities among Hispanic/Latino older workers. Despite high participation rates, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals persistent wage gaps compared to non-Hispanic counterparts. We delve into the factors contributing to these disparities and explore strategies for achieving equitable compensation. Read more: https://ow.ly/cmAo50QxqWg

It's a stark reality that all moms, regardless of their working hours, earn less than their male counterparts. Full-time, year-round working moms earn only 71 cents for every dollar paid to full-time, year-round working fathers. And when we consider all working moms regardless of how many hours or weeks worked, that wage gap widens even further, dropping to 63 cents for every dollar working fathers are paid. The racist and sexist pay gap is stealing thousands of dollars a year from working moms. Full-time working moms typically lose $1,667 every month or $20,000 a year to the pay gap. This money could help them and their families have a more secure future. It's overdue to pay moms what they deserve and stop taking away their financial security. To learn more, check out our new resource. #MomsEqualPayDay

Today is #MomsEqualPayDay. A day we shed light on the persistent wage gap experienced by mothers in the workplace. The numbers say it all: all full- and part-time, year-round working moms earn 63¢ compared to every $1 fathers earn. Cultural stereotypes and workplaces designed around workers without caretaker responsibilities deeply impact women who are both employees and caretakers. Moms are the backbone of our society, dedicating their time and effort to their families and careers. Yet, pay discrimination, caregiver discrimination, and lack of #PaidLeave in many of the jobs held by women continue to be barriers, impacting their ability to achieve economic security and stability. Three critical pieces of federal legislation can help close the #WageGap and support working moms: #PaycheckFairnessAct: https://lnkd.in/g2nAEzC6 #HealthyFamiliesAct: https://lnkd.in/ggjqhnHf #FAMILYAct: https://lnkd.in/dA3qn3H #PaycheckFairnessAct #HealthyFamiliesAct #FAMILYAct #MomsEqualPayDay

April 3 is AANHPI Equal Pay Day . JOIN US at 2PM ET on social media! - Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander women working full-time make 93 cents for every 1 dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men. - BUT, add part-time, part-year, and all other workers, and AANHPI women are paid only 80 cents for every dollar to white, non-Hispanic men. - AND the wage gap is far greater for certain groups, especially Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders, Bangladeshi, Nepalese, and Burmese women who are some of the lowest paid people in the nation. The wage gap is UNFAIR and UNJUST! Take action for #AANHPI EqualPay: ·  Urge federal lawmakers to support the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would modernize and strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963 to help close the wage gap experienced by AANHPI women; and ·  Call on all federal agencies to disaggregate wage gap data so that we can better tailor economic justice solutions for key communities, such as Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. AANHPI Women’s Equal Pay Day co-leads, NAPAWF I EPIC I Equal Pay Today. #PowHerNY #AANHPIqualPay

What does the latest research tell us about low-wage workers in the U.S.? With 15 years since the federal government raised the minimum wage, recent data from Oxfam America (https://lnkd.in/ev9cnmCv) shows a continuation of uneven gender and racial trends in low-wage earners. Oxfam estimates that nearly one in four workers in the U.S. earn less than $17 per hour, with 88% of these workers over age 20. According to the data, this includes 19% of men – and 27.6% of women. Even worse, it is estimated that 34% of women of color are in this low-wage worker category. A many-pronged approach is required to close gender wage gaps at all wage and salary levels – and to bring women into the ranks of higher wage earners. Women are overrepresented in the low-wage sectors where earnings are less than $17 per hour. This includes an average wage in child care of $15.42/hour and an average adult and disability care wage of $16.05/hour. Moreover, women make up nearly 70% of tipped wage earners, a category where 53% of workers earn a total of less than $17/hour and where workers are vulnerable to wage theft and sexual harassment. Where gender inequality persists, we believe mandates have a role to play, from gender pay gap transparency to higher minimum wages. Women in the U.S. are facing too many overlapping economic gender gaps. See bit.ly/GLIQ for our latest analysis of gender lens investing and women in the workplace. Forbes Josie Cox Kaitlyn Henderson, PhD Oxfam Economic Policy Institute #RaiseTheWageAct Harvard Business Review #LowWage24 #LivingWage #GenderPayGap #RacialPayGap #WomenAtWork