I always use my blog to keep you informed of the latest fashion and beauty trends, but today's post is completely different. Today's topic is serious and deserves our call of action. And although it's an issue that has been happening since women started working, it's an issue that needs to be put in the limelight, so that it can be resolved immediately.
And not because we live in the U.S.
Not even because it's 2012 almost 2013.
But because it's plain wrong!
Did you know? In 2011, a typical 25-year-old woman working full time all year earned $5,000 less than a typical 25-year-old man. Women and men don't receive equal pay.
The problem greater than the issue: The GOP blocked the Democrats' Equal Pay bill.
I'm urging all my readers to take a moment from your hectic schedules and write a letter to your local representatives. And please do your homework this upcoming election and vote wisely!
I'm including a copy of a letter that my dear friend and journalist Nicole Rodriguez drafted for our use. Feel free to copy and paste it or change it around to make it yours, but please do send it out.
Get Involved: Help women everywhere by writing this simple letter (or your own) and mailing it your local reps.
Sample Letter:
Dear President Obama, the United States Senate, and the United States House of Representatives,
I urge you to support fair pay and take immediate action on pay equity by passing the Paycheck Fairness Act of 2011, (S.797, H.R.1519), sponsored by Senator Barbara Milkuski (D-MD) and Representative Rosa DeLaura (D-CT 3). The Paycheck Fairness Act would deter wage discrimination by closing loopholes in the Equal Pay Act and barring retaliation against workers who disclose their wages to coworkers.
In this tough economy, more and more families are counting on women's earnings. Unfair pay practices make things even harder, especially for those families who rely solely on female earnings. Now is the time for Congress, the Senate and our President to take the steps necessary to effectively address wage discrimination and eliminate loopholes that have undermined the Equal Pay Act's effectiveness.
Census Bureau data shows that women made 77 cents on the male dollar in 2008, a disparity that reflects an unmitigated discrimination against women.
Women are not “worth less.”
I ask that the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate please vote yes, and co-sponsor this legislation. I also ask that President Obama sign it into law.
I urge you to support fair pay and take immediate action on pay equity by passing the Paycheck Fairness Act of 2011, (S.797, H.R.1519), sponsored by Senator Barbara Milkuski (D-MD) and Representative Rosa DeLaura (D-CT 3). The Paycheck Fairness Act would deter wage discrimination by closing loopholes in the Equal Pay Act and barring retaliation against workers who disclose their wages to coworkers.
In this tough economy, more and more families are counting on women's earnings. Unfair pay practices make things even harder, especially for those families who rely solely on female earnings. Now is the time for Congress, the Senate and our President to take the steps necessary to effectively address wage discrimination and eliminate loopholes that have undermined the Equal Pay Act's effectiveness.
Census Bureau data shows that women made 77 cents on the male dollar in 2008, a disparity that reflects an unmitigated discrimination against women.
Women are not “worth less.”
I ask that the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate please vote yes, and co-sponsor this legislation. I also ask that President Obama sign it into law.
Get More Involved: Spread the message and get your friends and family members to write these letters too! Remember that men can and should also be involved. This is an issue that affects everyone.
Together we can make a difference.
Always remember:
United we stand, divided we fall.
PC Yours,
GTG
Thanks a million, not only will I send out this letter I will also tweet your post. Thanks
ReplyDeleteNot only will I send out this letter, I will tweet your post. Thanks so much for passing on this information.
ReplyDeleteThanks! We need to educate ourselves and spread the message to others, so they can vote wisely. This is a huge election year and we need to make sure we vote in the right candidate.
ReplyDeleteMorning yami!! I had read this when you posted it but didnt have the couldnt comment bc of the account!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Is really unfair that women are still considered as the weak link and that paychecks reflect the underestimation of our gender.
Xoxo
Hi Dee, I'm glad you now have an account!
ReplyDeleteIt's unfair, but it's also something we as women should feel responsible for allowing this to go on for as long as it has. It's why I really believe we need to start taking action if we want to see changes.
This really is a major problem and so unfair! I will for sure be writing in to my representatives, thanks for the info :)
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what I recently wrote about in a post I did about women wanting to protest high heels. . Uh ladies, there are bigger issues out there like equal pay (which I did mention). I wish I had read this earlier I would have linked to it from that post.
ReplyDeleteVery informative post! I love how you brought something different to your blog and discussed a topic that is often overlooked. I argue about this all the time. Women still have inequality in 2012.
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies! I really do hope that in the next few years we can all celebrate equality of pay and marriage!
ReplyDeleteThat's so great of you to stand up for what you believe in :)
ReplyDeleteKaye Awatin
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Thanks! I think this is a cause everyone needs to believe in!
ReplyDeleteGreat post girlie!
ReplyDeleteThere's no reason why a woman should get paid lesser than any man!
Thanks girl! There really isn't a valid enough reason for this to be happening!
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