by Jocelyn Samuels, Vice President for Education and Employment
National Women’s Law Center
This week is Equal Pay Week — the point in 2008 when the average woman's wages finally catch up with what the average man earned in 2007.
And tomorrow, the Senate is scheduled to vote on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, a bill that could have a major impact on the lives of women who’ve been subject to pay discrimination.
Even if you’ve already contacted your Senators about this bill, it’s vital that we send a strong message and let our representatives know how strong the public support is on this issue.
Please call your Senators today toll-free at (866) 338-1015 and ask them to vote "YES!" on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. To find your Senators’ names and direct contact information, please search our database.
When you call, the Capitol operator will connect you to your Senators. Please tell the person who answers the phone in your Senators’ offices the following:
- I am a constituent. My name is ________.
- I am urging the Senator to vote yes on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
- This bill is important because it will help to ensure justice for women who have been subject to pay discrimination.
Please pass this on to your friends, family, and co-workers. It’s vital that we remind our lawmakers how strong the public support is for fair pay.
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