Buono Calls for Ending Wage Discrimination in New Jersey

Press Release

Today, state Senator and gubernatorial candidate Barbara Buono spoke at a press conference to celebrate Equal Pay Day and to highlight the wage gap that still exists in New Jersey. On average, women in New Jersey earn just 78 cents for every dollar made by their male counterparts. State Senator Nia Gill (D-Essex) and WOCA-Essex NOW President Maretta Jackson Short joined Senator Buono to denounce wage discrimination and demand for equal pay for equal work.

"It's unacceptable that women in New Jersey today are still not guaranteed equal pay for equal work under the law," Senator Buono said. "Pay equity would provide middle class families with greater economic security and relief including those who have seen their paychecks dwindle over the past three and a half years. Ending wage discrimination in New Jersey requires real leadership; and I look forward to leading the fight as governor."

As a state senator, Barbara Buono worked to abolish wage discrimination and sponsored legislation, SR 50, urging Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. With Barbara Buono as governor, wage inequality in New Jersey will be put on notice.

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