Observing Latina Equal Pay Day
Pay equity is not a goal—it’s a necessity.
Category: Economic Justice
NOW Celebrates International Equal Pay Day
Statement by National NOW President Christian F. Nunes The United Nations established International Equal Pay Day on September 18, 2020, to accelerate the realization of the principle of “equal pay for equal work of equal value” and ensure recognition of women’s major contribution to the economy. “Across all regions,” the UN says, “women are Read more …
At DNC, Farmworker President Emerita Dolores Huerta indicts capitalism for homelessness
“We know the root cause of poverty. The housing crisis means 73% of low-income people pay more than half their income in rent,” said Christian Nunes, president of the National Organization for Women. The homeless rate has sharply risen in the last five years, Nunes said.
Fearless Fund
In February, new research from GoDaddy found that Black women are starting businesses faster than any demographic in the country. Yet, only three percent of Black women-led businesses last up to five years, one of the highest failure rates of any demographic. We often hear of the success stories of women like Leslie Frelow, who Read more …
Grants Pass Case Affects More than 38 Percent of Women and Girls
We must break the cycle of eviction, housing insecurity, and exposure to danger, starting with additional support for shelters and crisis centers for survivors. Housing agencies must prioritize – not stigmatize – because housing justice is gender justice.