Economic Justice - National Organization for Women

Memo to AOL: This is what’s really distressed

Posted on February 12, 2014 By Caitlin Gullickson

Terry O’Neill writes for CNBC: “The outcry over AOL Chief Executive Tim Armstrong’s comment that the birth of two “distressed babies” led to his decision to change the company’s 401 (k) plan was jaw-droppingly callous. But it is only part of the real story. When the firestorm hit, this particular CEO was able to walk back his comment and reverse the decision to scale back employee benefits. But under the radar, kicking the foundation away from employee retirement security is looking more and more like the new normal.”

Women Deserve Equal Pay

Posted on February 5, 2014 By Caitlin Gullickson

Women still are not receiving equal pay for equal work, let alone equal pay for work of equal value. This disparity not only affects women’s spending power, it penalizes their retirement security by creating gaps in Social Security and pensions.

NOW Comments on President Obama’s State of the Union Address: A Step in the Right Direction, But We Can Do More

Posted on January 28, 2014 By Caitlin Gullickson

In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama called on Congress to take steps to reduce income inequality. NOW could not agree more. If, as the president has said, American workers feel that the deck is stacked against them, for women, the cards are marked.

President Obama Wants Us to Talk About Income Inequality. So Let’s Talk.

Posted on January 27, 2014 By Terry O'Neill

Women disproportionately work in low-wage sectors, live on minimum-wage salaries and, thanks to working a lifetime at unequal pay, are significantly more likely than men to outlive their savings.

issue: Economic Justice