Women working full time in Texas earn only 79% as much as men in equal or comparable positions. That's the same as the nationwide average, and the time for gender equality in pay is well overdue.
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 Texas to follow Massachusetts' lead and create legislation to close the gender wage gap!
I am concerned with the difference in pay between men and women working in Texas.
Women working full time in Texas earn only 79% as much as men in equal or comparable positions. That's the same as the nationwide average, and the time for gender equality in pay is well overdue.
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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