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The Equal Pay Opportunity Act: A Step Toward Fair Wages for Women

By Marilyn Watkins, Ph.D and Sam Hatzenbeler, MPHc, Economic Opportunity Institute From high-profile CEOs and movie stars to healthcare and retail workers, men consistently make more than women. Social scientists and economists have found clear evidence that gender-based discrimination persists – and is so deeply ingrained in culture and practice that it often goes unrecognized.Continue reading “The Equal Pay Opportunity Act: A Step Toward Fair Wages for Women”

Legislators look at bridging gender pay gap

Jean Godden used to be one of six columnists for the now-closed Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper. The other five were men. Then, Godden, who is now a Seattle City Council member, found out she was the lowest paid of the six. “I don’t want another woman to face the same problem I faced with wage discrimination,” GoddenContinue reading “Legislators look at bridging gender pay gap”

You shouldn’t lose your job for being sick or for caring for your kids: Lateasha’s story

Washington workers deserve paid sick leave. All too often, workers are forced to choose between their families and their jobs, which can result in a disastrous string of events. Paid sick days allow workers to stay home when they fall ill and to care for a sick child when they need it most. Guaranteeing paid sick timeContinue reading “You shouldn’t lose your job for being sick or for caring for your kids: Lateasha’s story”