The gender wage gap among union members is 40 percent smaller than for non-union workers, according to new analysis by the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) of data released this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Today’s data show that union membership boosts wages for all workers—but especially for women,” said Joan Entmacher, ViceContinue reading “Gender Wage Gap For Union Members Is 40 Percent Smaller Than For Non-Union Workers, NWLC Analysis Shows”
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We still don’t ‘get’ women as equals
By Seattle Times Staff Columnist Jerry Large Seeing women as full people is kind of a new thing, I mean it must be, because we continue to have trouble making that leap. And when I say we, I don’t just mean men, I mean women, too. The persistence of domestic violence, pay gaps, and exploitive orContinue reading “We still don’t ‘get’ women as equals”
Join us in strengthening women’s economic security – Bellingham
You are warmly invited to join us in building women’s economic security across Washington state – next stop, Bellingham! What: Strengthening Women’s Economic Security Forum When: October 16th, 5:30-7:00 pm Where: Bellingham YWCA, 1026 N. Forest St. This event is part of a statewide campaign to strengthen women’s economic security. The previous forums in Seattle, Kirkland,Continue reading “Join us in strengthening women’s economic security – Bellingham”
Washington Work and Family Coalition 