April 9, 2013

7th Annual Equal Pay Day Rally TODAY!

 
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7th Annual Equal Pay Day Rally 2013
TODAY! Tuesday, April 9, 2013, Noon
210 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA
 
Equal Pay Day 2013  
The time has come, Equal Pay Day!!! The Women & Girls Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania (WGF) will hold a rally in Market Square on Tuesday April, 9 2013 at 12noon. Equal Pay Day is the annual day when groups organize nationally to raise awareness of the gender wage gap throughout the country. Tuesday April 9, 2013 symbolizes how long it takes for women to catch up to men’s wages from the previous year. While men earn their wages in 365 days, on average it takes women 483 days. Nationally, women make an average of 77 cents for every dollar a man makes. In Southwest Pennsylvania women make an average of 75 cents on the dollar The goal of this day is to raise awareness around wage discrimination against women and people of color, to bring together a community of like-minded individuals, and to inform the community of upcoming events.  
Join us at lunch time in Market Square for our Resource Fair, Inspirational Speakers and much more……
Ps. Don’t Forget to Wear RED on Equal Pay Day to symbolize how far women and minorities are "in the red" with their pay!

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