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Lisa Maatz: Women are tired of waiting for equal pay

As someone who has spent the better part of my life fighting for fair pay for women, I believe it’s always a good time to talk about the pay gap. But the topic is especially important now—and the timing has little to do with Equal Pay Day on April 9.

Posted April 9, 2013  

Linda Meric: Closing the wage gap

Column by Linda Meric Submit guest columns: freepress2@ntelos.net   On Tuesday, April 20, people across the nation observed Equal Pay Day 2010 – representing the point when women’s wages finally catch up to men’s wages from last year. According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau statistics, women who work in full-time, year-round jobs earn, [...]

Posted April 21, 2010  

In honor of Lilly, take action now to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act

   Column by Linda Meric Submit guest columns: freepress2@ntelos.net A year ago, dozens of women’s and civil-rights activists gathered at the White House to watch President Barack Obama sign his first piece of legislation into law: the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act. The signing was a triumphant moment – especially with its namesake, Lilly [...]

Posted January 31, 2010