Women working full time in Michigan earn only 75% as much as men in equal or comparable positions. That's significantly less than the nationwide average of 79%, which is already too low.
The pay gap has barely budged in the last decade, and is even greater for women of color and mothers. The gap only increases with age. Women of all ages deserve equal pay for equal work, and it's time for legislators to take action on the issue.
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, especially those of color.
Please sign the petition to urge Michigan to follow Massachusetts' lead and create legislation to close the gender wage gap!
I am concerned about the significant pay gap between working men and women in Michigan.
Women working full time in Michigan earn only 75% as much as men in equal or comparable positions. That's significantly less than the nationwide average of 79%, which is already too low.
The pay gap has barely budged in the last decade, and is even greater for women of color and mothers. The gap only increases with age. Women of all ages deserve equal pay for equal work, and it's time for legislators to take action on the issue.
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, especially those 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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