Equal Pay Day 2024: A Call to Action for True Equality

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March 12, 2024, marks this year’s Equal Pay Day, a symbolic day that highlights the wage gap between men and women. It represents how far into the new year women must work to earn what men did in the previous year. Despite decades of progress and advocacy, the fight for pay equity remains a critical […]

Celebrating Women’s Equality Day 2023

On August 26th, we commemorate Women’s Equality Day, a day that marks the passage of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote in the United States. This year, as we reflect on the strides made in the fight for women’s rights, we’re focusing on a theme that goes beyond mere equality: #EmbraceEquity. Why […]

The Pursuit of Pay Parity: Unveiling the Slow March Towards Equal Pay for Women

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A comprehensive report released last Thursday by the Center for American Progress (CAP) offers a sobering prognosis: If current trends persist, women in full-time, year-round employment will only reach pay parity with men in 2056. This projection, based on trends observed since 1967, underscores a pervasive issue that has plagued our society for decades — […]

Closing the Gap: The Importance of Equal Pay on Equal Pay Day

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Equal Pay Day is an important day that highlights the gender pay gap and aims to bring attention to the fact that women on average earn less than men. This day is observed annually in many countries around the world, and it is a reminder that there is still a long way to go to […]

Women’s History Month: Honoring Women of Non-Traditional Accomplishments

March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of women throughout history. While there are many well-known figures who have made significant contributions to society, there are also many women whose achievements have been overlooked or forgotten. In this blog post, we will highlight some women whose accomplishments fall outside the […]

Breaking Down Barriers: Encouraging Women to Enter the Skilled Trades

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The skilled trades, also known as vocational or technical trades, are a vital part of many industries and economies. These trades, which include professions such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and welders, are essential for building and maintaining the infrastructure and technology that society depends on. Despite their importance, the skilled trades have traditionally been male-dominated […]

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