Posted by bneufeld on March 3, 2010 at 23:06 pm
Kentucky Distribution Facility Denied Jobs to Female Applicants on a Systemic Basis, Federal Agency Charged
INDIANAPOLIS –Walmart Stores will pay $11.7 million in back wages and compensatory damages, its share of employer taxes, and up to $250,000 in administration fees and will furnish other relief, including jobs, to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today. Read More
Posted by bneufeld on February 24, 2010 at 10:22 am
Women lag behind men in both job level and salary starting from their first position post-business school and do not catch up, according to Catalyst’s Pipeline’s Broken Promise, the latest report examining high potential graduates from top business schools around the world. The study, released today, reveals that the assertion that women advance in compensation and level at the same pace as men is overstated and, in many cases, completely wrong. ….Even after taking into account experience, industry, and region, the report found women start at lower levels than men, make on average $4,600 less in their initial jobs, and continue to be outpaced by men in rank and salary growth. Read More
Posted by bneufeld on February 22, 2010 at 19:50 pm
Published: Feb. 17, 2010 at 3:30 AM, By HARRIET ROBBINS OS
“The first legislation President Obama signed into law nine days after taking office was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. He did so enthusiastically, using a different pen for each letter of his signature so as to maximize the number of keepsake pens for the momentous occasion….
The new act was born to great celebration and fanfare, and, as many liberals have declared, it heralded a return of Title VII (the employment discrimination provision section) of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to its original intent and spirit.
More than a year later, however, the U.S. Supreme Court has not invoked the Ledbetter Act.
On Monday, the Court will have its first opportunity to apply the law when it hears Lewis vs. city of Chicago. Read More
Posted by admin on February 4, 2010 at 17:26 pm
CHEERS! Today the U.S. Senate confirmed New York State’s Commissioner of Labor M. Patricia Smith as U.S. Solicitor of Labor. After nine months of delays, the final vote was 60 to 37. As one of the top 3 officials in the department, she will have substantial impact on the future of American workers. Here in New York Smith was a strong advocate for women and minorities. A good sign for better days ahead for workers’ rights.
NYWA and the Equal Pay Coalition NYC were strong and active supporters of her confirmation based on her excellent track record and credentials….Congratulation, Solicitor Smith!
“Senate confirmation of NYS Commissioner of Labor M. Patricia Smith is New York’s loss, but a huge gain for the country. Her track record creating economic equity coupled with the announcement of a new National Equal Pay Taskforce are good indications of better times ahead for working American workers and their families,” said Beverly Neufeld, representative of the Equal Pay Coalition NYC.
Posted by bneufeld on February 4, 2010 at 11:17 am
A new study by IWPR shows that federally funded training may reinforce sex segregation and the gender wage gap. Women on average earn $1500 to $2000 less per quarter than men after federally funded career counseling or training. After completing services, women earn 79.5 percent of what men earn among adult participants and 74.1 percent of what men can earn among dislocated workers.
The wage gap is not due to less training: on average women received more weeks of WIA-funded training than men. WIA-funded services primarily train women for female-dominated, typically lower paying occupations and men for male-dominated, typically higher paying occupations.
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Posted by bneufeld on February 1, 2010 at 23:17 pm
“The President is establishing a National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force. “We’re going to crack down on violations of equal pay laws -– so that women get equal pay for an equal day’s work.” To make sure we uphold our nation’s core commitment to equality of opportunity, the Obama Administration is implementing an Equal Pay initiative to improve compliance, public education, and enforcement of equal pay laws. The Task Force will ensure that the agencies with responsibility for equal pay enforcement are coordinating efforts and limiting potential gaps in enforcement. The Administration also continues to support the Paycheck Fairness Act, and is increasing funding for the agencies enforcing equal pay laws and other key civil rights statutes. ” White House Blog
Posted by bneufeld on February 1, 2010 at 15:50 pm
Hear Camille Bright-Smith’s triumphant, high-energy song, “Miss American Way,” at http://bloginsong.com/. It reminds us that there is no better time than now to speak out for legislation like the Paycheck Fairness Act and NYC policy reform that will move us toward closing the wage gap once and for all.
Posted by bneufeld on January 29, 2010 at 17:40 pm
See Video conversation of Lilly Ledbetter and Congressman George Miller discussing Ledbetter’s courageous story and what the Act means for working Americans across the country. Lilly’s Video:
Posted by bneufeld on January 26, 2010 at 18:51 pm
Last year on January 29th , after a long struggle, President Obama was presented the Lilly Ledbetter Act, the first bill he signed into law. This law restored the ability of workers to vindicate their right to equal pay in court, putting the law back to where it had been for decades. But, as Lilly said that day - “This is the beginning, not the end.”
ONE YEAR LATER:
! Paycheck Fairness Act is still stuck in the Senate. While Ledbetter restored the law, Paycheck Fairness strengthens the law and plugs loopholes in the 1963 Equal Pay Act.
! The gap between men’s and women’s earnings still hovers at 77 percent…and for women of color it’s much lower.
! New York Senate missed the opportunity to pass the Fair Pay Act to protect our workers.
! Economic times are worse and no man or woman can afford to be shortchanged by pay discrimination.
NOW:
The Equal Pay Coalition NYC is working to insure that all New Yorkers have access to good jobs….access to capital….and fair pay. Join this campaign!
Sign up for our ACTION NETWORK
Contact your Senators about Paycheck Fairness Act
MARK YOUR CALENDAR – APRIL 19th - EQUAL PAY DAY activities in NYC
TELL YOUR STORY – Share what pay inequity really means
STUDENTS – Apply for our Fellowship or College Leadership Council
LILLY SUCCEEDED…IT’S OUR TURN NOW!
Posted by bneufeld on January 26, 2010 at 15:19 pm
EPCNYC is collecting stories to illustrate just how workplace inequities affect the lives of women and families. We will post them on our blog (with your permission) and hope to integrate story-telling into our Equal Pay Day activities this year.
*Email your story (under 300) to bcneufeld@gmail.com
*Include your Name and email address
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