Unfortunately, the numbers have not improved enough. New numbers from the Department of Labor released today indicate that women still earn only 75 cents for every dollar men earn. In Massachusetts, women earn 80 cents for every dollar men earn. Statistics show that over the last five years, the wage gap has been at a virtual status quo. According to current projections, it would take until the year 2038 before men and women reach parity in pay in the United States.
Unfair pay affects women of every race, religion, education, age or occupation.
It's harmful to workers, harmful to businesses and harmful to the economy. Imagine being able to cash only 4 of every 5 paychecks you earn.