YWCA of Metropolitan Detroit
Eliminating racism empowering women
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The June 1968 Edition of the YWCA Magazine: Special Issue on Racism
Eliminating racism empowering women
Today is Equal Pay Day—the day an average woman works into the new year to make what white men made at the end of last year. On average, women working full-time are paid just 84 cents to every dollar their white, non-Hispanic male counterpart makes. Even worse, the gap is much wider for women of color. This is simply unacceptable—all women deserve equal pay for equal work. Will you join me this Equal Pay Day and demand Congress take action to end the gender pay gap? When women are paid less, they have less money for basic family necessities like rent, groceries, health care, transportation, and child care. Closing the wage gap is integral to improving the health and well-being of women and families. The Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 728 / H.R. 17) is a step towards ending the pay gap and ensuring economic security for all. Call on Congress to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act Today!
The overall pay gap only decreased by a nickel in the 21st century. Now, assume this wage gap continues to close as its current rate. We will not achieve equal pay until 2093! We cannot let women’s economic security continue to suffer. With your help, we can make a stronger impact in our push for congressional action. Women cannot wait any longer for equal pay! Contact your Members of Congress TODAY and urge them to cosponsor and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act without delay!
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Informed by our 160-year history and by the expertise of our nationwide network, YWCA is carrying on its long tradition of social action and advocacy to advance our mission. Since our inception, YWCA’s nearly 200 local associations in 45 states and the District of Columbia have been on the frontlines of more than 1,200 communities providing child care, safety from gender-based violence, housing and other programs and services to as many as 2 million women, girls and families in a typical year. Today, with our mission and communities in mind, YWCA advocates at the federal, state, and local levels for `practical solutions that meet the needs of women, girls, and marginalized communities that bring us closer to eliminating racism, empowering women, and ensuring peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Your voice is a crucial part of this work.
Take action with us and become a YWCA Advocate as we continue advance our intersectional mission. Sign up for the YWCA Action Center today.
In this moment of ongoing economic uncertainty and compounding social challenges facing our nation, YWCA is driving an inclusive agenda to address the underlying gender equity and racial justice tensions that are deeply embedded in our nation.
We are calling on members of Congress to act on the following health, economic, safety, and racial justice priority areas:
