Posts Tagged New York Women’s Agenda
Posted by bneufeld on July 7, 2010 at 13:59 pm
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An encouraging exchange of information and ideas took place at the June 16th hearing, Closing the Gender Wage Gap, sponsored by the NYC Council Women’s Issues Committee. Council Member Julissa Ferreras, Chair, members of the committee, and CM Letitia James heard from and questioned experts presented by the Equal Pay Coalition NYC and NYWA. The result was a firm commitment to action in the coming session. We will make sure that happens!
Women’s Committee Briefing Paper
Quick overview of testimony followed by full testimony : Read More
Posted by bneufeld on January 14, 2010 at 12:58 pm
The Equal Pay Coalition NYC is seeking 2 interns to help with all aspects of our work. If you are passionate about women’s rights and want to help make a difference, apply!
CLICK HERE FOR JOB DESCRIPTION
Posted by bneufeld on October 13, 2009 at 11:29 am
What do candidates for Mayor have to say about equal pay and the economic status of women in NYC?
EPCNYC asked and they answered! Find out what they will do, and have done, to ensure fair pay and equal access to higher paying jobs.
TAKE ACTION: The purpose of this questionnaire is to turn up the volume on these issues, which have not been aired during the campaign season so:
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EPCNYC Mayoral Questionnaire and Responses-pdf
Posted by bneufeld on September 17, 2009 at 09:49 am
Just reported: Women working full time, year round in 2008 earned 77% of what comparable men earned – a statistically significant decrease from the 2007 figure of 78%. When compared to the earnings of White, non-Hispanic men ($51,244), the median earnings of White, non-Hispanic women working full-time, year round were $37,389 in 2008 (73%); Black women: earned $31,489 (61.4%); and Hispanic women earned $26,846 (52.4% ).
Poverty – and extreme poverty – increased significantly between 2007 and 2008 for women, children and men. The number of women living in poverty rose to 15.2 million in 2008 from 14.4 million in 2007. The number of children living in poverty rose to 14.1 million from 13.3 million and the number of men living in poverty rose to 10.6 million from 9.5 million. The child poverty rate rose to 19% in 2008 from 18% in 2007. The poverty rate for married-couple families with children rose significantly, to 7.5% in 2008 from 6.7% in 2007. The poverty rate for female-headed families with children was much higher than that for married couples, at 37.2% in 2008, but was statistically unchanged since 2007. Full Census report
