Equitable Work and Wages
We believe that economic justice begins with fair compensation for all women, and we build evidence to support equal pay policies, livable wages, unions and labor rights, and better job quality for women and their families.
Across Degrees, Titles, and States, Black Women Earn Just 64 Cents on the Dollar
In 2023, Black women earned just 64.4 cents for every dollar made by White men when looking at all workers with earnings. This pay inequity isn’t new, and at the current rate—and without any significant policy changes—it could take over 200 years to close [...]
If Parenting Came with a Paycheck, Mothers of Young Children Would Earn $450 Billion a Year
Caregiving takes time, particularly for mothers. On an average day in 2023, mothers of younger children spent 2.5 hours exclusively on child care (primary care) and another 6.5 hours supervising children in combination with other activities. While fathers also spent time caring for kids—averaging [...]
The Parenthood Pay Divide: Why Mothers Earn Less Than Fathers in the US
Mothers’ earnings are crucial for their own and their families’ economic security. At the same time, mothers are much more likely than fathers to take on greater responsibility for child and family care, which can reduce the time they have available for paid work. [...]
Breaking Barriers: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Women and the Fight for Equal Pay
In 2023, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) women earned 92.9 percent of what White men made in median annual earnings for full-time full-year work. However, when part-time and part-year workers are included, this figure drops to just 80.4 percent. While AANHPI [...]
