Fair Pay Action Step

This just in from the American Association of University Women:

The Supreme Court’s decision in the Ledbetter v. Goodyear case in May severely limited the ability of victims of pay discrimination to vindicate their rights under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The Ledbetter Fair Pay Act restores the law to how it was previously applied to be consistent with Congress’ intent and the Court’s own precedents. The bill would also apply to all claims of discrimination in compensation. Thanks to the hard work of AAUW members and coalition partners, the House passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act (H.R. 2831) in July.

AAUW believes the outcome in Ledbetter v. Goodyear is fundamentally unfair to victims of pay discrimination, which is responsible for a significant portion of the wage gap experienced by women and people of color. Although the wage gap has narrowed over the years, success in closing the gap remains elusive, and the Supreme Court’s recent decision in the Ledbetter v. Goodyear case will make it even more difficult for women workers and employees of color to close the wage gap. With the exciting prospect of this bill moving forward in Congress, we must do our part to promote this legislation.

For this campaign, in addition to sending an email, we encourage you to use a new feature of our Two-Minute Activist: “See Me” to show your senator that you are the face of pay equity. After you’ve drafted your message and completed the “Sender Information,” you’ll find the “See Me” feature. Just click on “Include SEE ME information,” and follow the instructions to upload a digital picture of yourself and attach it to your message to your senators. In the comment box type in “I Am the Face of Pay Equity.” See other AAUW activists who have already shown their senators what pay equity looks like. If you don’t have a picture, you can still send an email on its own.

Follow this link to show your face and make your voice heard.

THIS is the face of pay equity.