Women working full time in Montana earn only 74% as much as men in equal or comparable positions. That's significantly less than the already-too-low nationwide average of 79%.
The pay gap has barely budged in the last decade, and is even greater for mothers, who struggle to make ends meet for their families. The difference in pay limits single mothers' ability to pay for their children's college education and medical care.
In this era, women often play a significant role in supporting themselves and their families. It's time for legislators to take action on the wage gap. On July 23, Massachusetts passed an equal pay law that will require employers to pay all employees the same wage for comparable positions. They will also be banned from asking prospective employees their salary histories, which has discriminatory effects on women and people of color.
Please sign the petition to urge Montana to follow Massachusetts' lead and create legislation to close the gender wage gap!
I am concerned that Montana has one of the highest gender wage gaps in the country.
Women working full time in Montana earn only 74% as much as men in equal or comparable positions. That's significantly less than the already-too-low nationwide average of 79%.
The pay gap has barely budged in the last decade, and is even greater for mothers, who struggle to make ends meet for their families. The difference in pay limits single mothers' ability to pay for their children's college education and medical care.
In this era, women often play a significant role in supporting themselves and their families. It's time for legislators to take action on the wage gap. On July 23, Massachusetts passed an equal pay law that will require employers to pay all employees the same wage for comparable positions. They will also be banned from asking prospective employees their salary histories, which has discriminatory effects on women and people of color.
I respectfully urge you to follow Massachusetts' lead and create legislation to close the gender wage gap. Thank you for taking the time to read and consider this petition.
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