Senator Murray Statement on Equal Pay Day, Applauds EEOC Launch of Historic New Dashboard Tracking Pay Data

Statement

"Equal Pay Day is a reminder that women in this country still face a persistent pay gap--this holds women back, holds families back, and holds our entire economy back. The wage gap persists regardless of industry or education level, and it is present within occupations--this is a serious issue that hurts women across America and cannot just be waved off.

Part of the problem is that many women don't have the information they need to fight back against unequal pay. That's why I'm so excited about the pay data dashboard EEOC announced today--this is an important new tool that will help empower people with the data they need to demand equal pay, with easily accessible data on pay disparities, average industry pay, and more. This data is critical to shedding light on the wage gap and combating wage discrimination--but we still need to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. This bill is as straightforward as it gets--outlaw pay discrimination and finally achieve equal pay for equal work. I'll keep fighting until we get it across the finish line."

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