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PFAW urges you to contact Congress tomorrow on Equal Pay Day
Equal pay in America needed to be put back on track after the devastating Ledbetter ruling, and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act answered that call – but it wasn’t the last word. The Paycheck Fairness Act would move us even further forward by providing the tools necessary to enforce equity in the workplace and prevent further disturbing incidents like the one that befell Lilly Ledbetter.
Paycheck Fairness Act defeated, but we shouldn't be
There’s no denying the fact that it was frustrating to see the Paycheck Fairness Act defeated in a 58-41 vote – 2 votes shy of overcoming a procedural hurdle that has stopped the bill itself from coming to the floor.
Paycheck Fairness Act alert – the vote is imminent
The Senate is scheduled to take 2 votes today at 11 am. First up – the Paycheck Fairness Act!
Paycheck Fairness Act alert – call the Senate today
The Senate is scheduled to take its first votes of the lame duck session soon. Number 2 on the list tomorrow – the Paycheck Fairness Act!
Paycheck Fairness Act alert – two days left
The Senate is scheduled to take its first votes of the lame duck session this Wednesday. Number 2 on the list – the Paycheck Fairness Act!
Paycheck Fairness Act alert – mark your calendars
The Senate is scheduled to take its first votes of the lame duck session on Wednesday, November 17. Number 2 on the list – the Paycheck Fairness Act!
Women Are Not WorthLess
With time running short in the 111th Congress, National Women's Law Center wants the Senate to know that Women Are Not WorthLess.
Give the gift of equal pay on Mother’s Day
As we mark Mother's Day this Sunday, think about taking action to support women's rights. Ask your Senators to support the Paycheck Fairness Act.
Correcting the Court is nothing new
On January 29, 2009, President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law, restoring the rights taken away by the Supreme Court in Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. One year to the day, a new movement is afoot to correct the Court.