HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-10-24 Public Comment - J. Strout - Tell Congress_ Co-sponsor the Salary Transparency Act!
From:Jan Strout
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL][BULK] Tell Congress: Co-sponsor the Salary Transparency Act!
Date:Wednesday, July 10, 2024 9:03:41 AM
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Dear Mayor and City Commissioners,
We hope you will act on this as part of our City's Commitment two pay equity
Resolutions and robust BIB implementation to ensure fairness and inclusion for all.
thank you.
In sisterhood and solidarity,
Jan
Jan Strout
pronouns: she/ella
co-leader, Bozeman City for CEDAW women's human rights task Force
President, Montana NOW
Co-leader, Women United: Organizing Global Feminist Futures!
Bozeman, Montana206.251.0880
"If you are free, free somebody else. If you have some power, your job is to empower
somebody else." - Toni Morrison
Fighting for gender justice in the courts, in public policy, and in our society.
Justice for her. Justice for all.
Dear Janis,
Did you know Black women face a substantial wage gap, leading to a loss of $1,843
per month, $22,120 per year, and an astonishing $884,800 over a 40-year career?
Today is Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, and we won’t let it pass without bringing
attention to the stark reality facing Black women in the workforce. The persistent
wage gap for Black women is not just a number; it demonstrates the impact of both
racism and sex discrimination on Black women in the workplace.
Janis, we can take concrete steps to close the wage gap by reaching out to
Congress. The Salary Transparency Act would promote pay equity by requiring
employers to provide salary ranges to job seekers and workers.
Tell Your Representative to Co-Sponsor the Salary
Transparency Act!
We need to support Black women today and every day.
TAKE ACTION
Key highlights from our report on the wage gap for Black women:
Black women working full time, year-round only make 69 cents for every dollar
white men make.
This wage disparity persists across all education levels, with Black women
needing a master’s degree to surpass the earnings of white, non-Hispanic men
with an associate degree.
Despite educational achievements, Black women continue to earn less than
their white male counterparts, stifling their ability to invest, own a home, save
for retirement, and create lasting generational wealth.
Secrecy around pay allows the devaluation of Black women’s work to go unchecked
and allows unjustified wage gaps to grow. The Salary Transparency Act would help
combat the racial and gender pay gap by shining a light on employers’ pay practices
and helping to level the playing field in pay negotiations.
Throughout history, Black women have been the backbone of our economy,
contributing significantly to its growth, innovation, and resilience. Now it's time to
demand a future where Black women are valued and compensated fairly for their
work.
In solidarity,
Gaylynn Burroughs
she/her/hers
Vice President for Education and Workplace Justice
National Women's Law Center
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