Posted by bneufeld on May 6, 2010 at 11:05 am
From IWPR: This Mother’s Day, it is important to remember the economic needs of women, especially mothers who support families. Even as women are close to half of all employees, and are the main bread winner in almost four out of ten families, their ability to support their families is hampered by the gender wage gap….Why do Pre-K and Kindergarten teachers (who are almost exclusively female) have median earnings of $614 per week, and highway maintenance workers (who are almost exclusively male) have median weekly earnings of $766? And why do child care workers - employed in an occupation that is overwhelmingly female - rank in the 10 lowest paid jobs for women? Why do female elementary and middle school teachers earn only 85.7 percent of the median earnings of their male colleagues? Factsheet Read More
Posted by bneufeld on April 27, 2010 at 13:14 pm
BRITISH COUNCIL FACES $1BILLION EQUAL PAY BILL - Up to 5000 women today learned that they have won their claims for equal pay against the Council based on bonus payments which allowed male employees to earn in excess of £50,000 per year. The women had submitted claims against their employer in respect of their jobs which included Cleaners, Cooks and Care Assistants and the Employment Tribunal has today announced that a the bonus payments made to the men were discriminatory. Read More
Posted by bneufeld on April 26, 2010 at 17:10 pm
SAN FRANCISCO - by Alexandria Sage - In a major blow to Wal-Mart Stores Inc, a sex-discrimination lawsuit against the retailer can proceed as a class-action case covering more than 1 million female employees, a U.S. court ruled on Monday.
Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer, had asked the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco to undo class-action certification in what could be the largest sexual discrimination lawsuit in the nation’s history.
The lawsuit argues that female workers were paid less and received fewer promotions at Wal-Mart than male counterparts, and that the retailer’s corporate structure fostered this gender discrimination.
Posted by bneufeld on April 23, 2010 at 09:25 am
Whether they work in the same occupations as men or work in different occupations, women’s median earnings are lower than men’s, according to a new analysis by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR). Using the most recent data for full-time workers released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics the study finds that there are only four occupations, out of the 108 occupations with enough men and women to estimate earnings for both groups, where women earn more than men. In the 104 others, women’s median earnings are less. Fact Sheet here: http://www.iwpr.org/pdf/C350a.pdf
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Posted by bneufeld on April 5, 2010 at 15:04 pm
APRIL 19 FORUM – FORGING A STRONGER ECONOMIC FUTURE FOR WOMEN-Sponsored by the Equal Pay Coalition NYC
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED.
MEDIA INQUIRIES: contact Linda Hartley lhartley@hartleyconsulting.com
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join with innovative experts
and seasoned advocates. Be informed and inspired to take strategic action.
OPENING REMARKS: Honorable John C. Liu - New York City Comptroller
MODERATOR: Maria Hinojosa - Award winning PBS journalist
PANELISTS: Heather Boushey - Co-Author, “The Shriver Report” and Sr. Economist at Center for American Progress| Evelyn Murphy Author of “Getting Even” - Founder, WAGE Project- Former Lt. Gov. of Massachusetts | Maggie Haberman - Author and NYC Journalist | Donna Sims Wilson - President, M.R. Beale & Company….Refreshments will be serverd
INFO: info@nywa.org - RSVP: www.nywaconnect.org
ADDITIONAL PARTNERS: DEMOS & National Council for Research on Women, The Council for Urban Professionals
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APRIL 20 – ALBANY ADVOCACY DAY – GET ON THE BUS!
Sponsored by the New York State Pay Equity Coalition and Equal Pay Coalition NYC
FOR MORE INFORMATION email bcneufeld@gmail.com
9:30 to 12:00 – Summit - 12:00 to 2:30 - Legislative Visits
Keynote Speaker: NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli
Galen Kirkland - Commissioner, NYS Division of Human Rights | Alan Lubin -
Former Executive VP, 1993-2010, NYS United Teachers | Deborah Figart - Poverty Expert & Dean, Richard Stockton College, NJ - and Legislative Champions in the Assembly and Senate
More Info: danielle@ywca-orangecty.org
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Advocates from across NYS will be participating in all or some of the Equal Pay Day events.
For planning purposes, we request that you:
1. Register online and include your zip code so we can organize legislative visits if you want to meet your representative.
2. The cafeterias are a distance from The Well, so box lunches will be available for purchase at the cost of $11.00. To ensure a lunch, you must check that off on the registration form.
3. If you are interested in taking a chartered bus from NYC, email info@nywa.org.
Posted by bneufeld on March 11, 2010 at 10:17 am
NYWA and the Equal Pay Coalition NYC having been pushing for the Paycheck Fairness Act to be passed in the Senate. It’s the next step after passage of the Ledbetter Act. STATUS: almost 40 co-sponsors - NY Senators are onboard - 3/11 hearing - so act now by clicking on our partner’s websticker.
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.
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