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117,000 Jobs Gained by Women in July: Number of Women’s Jobs Is Approaching Pre-Recession Level

According to the IWPR analysis of the August employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth slowed in July for men, but accelerated slightly for women.

By IWPR|2020-11-13T03:14:47-05:00August 2, 2013|IWPR|Comments Off on 117,000 Jobs Gained by Women in July: Number of Women’s Jobs Is Approaching Pre-Recession Level

Workforce Investment System Reinforces Occupational Gender Segregation and the Gender Wage Gap

IWPR’s analysis of training services received by WIA clients shows stark gender segregation in the jobs and careers for which women and men receive training.

By IWPR|2020-11-13T03:39:44-05:00June 27, 2013|IWPR|Comments Off on Workforce Investment System Reinforces Occupational Gender Segregation and the Gender Wage Gap

Statement from IWPR President Dr. Heidi Hartmann on the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act

June 10, 2013, marks 50 years since President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act. According to research from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), pay parity is not expected to be achieved until 2057, 45 years from now, if the rate of progress since 1960 continues.

By IWPR|2013-06-10T00:00:00-05:00June 10, 2013|Press Releases|Comments Off on Statement from IWPR President Dr. Heidi Hartmann on the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act

Moderate Job Growth for Both Women and Men: Unemployment Rate for Single Mothers Declines to 9.9 Percent

According to the IWPR analysis of the June employment report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth for both women and men improved in May compared to the previous month.

By IWPR|2020-12-28T02:51:31-05:00June 7, 2013|IWPR|Comments Off on Moderate Job Growth for Both Women and Men: Unemployment Rate for Single Mothers Declines to 9.9 Percent