United Business Journal: Why Women Still Earn Less: Understanding the Gender Pay Gap

June 11. 2024

ERA National Campaigns Director and Director of Equal Pay Today Deborah Vagins is featured in a United Business Journal article about the persistence of the gender wage gap on the 61st anniversary of the federal Equal Pay Act.

Deborah Vagins, campaign director for Equal Rights Advocates, emphasizes the economic ramifications of the gender wage gap, estimating that women collectively lose over $1.6 trillion annually due to pay inequities. This not only affects individual women and their families but also has broader implications for businesses and the economy as a whole.

Related News

See All News

November 6. 2024| Media Mention

Stat News: The post-Roe effort to protect abortion rights hits its limit, for now

November 6. 2024| Update

Equal Rights Advocates disheartened by presidential election results, determined to continue fighting for gender justice

November 1. 2024| Press Release

Civil Rights Groups File Amicus Brief Supporting Women Dockworkers’ Fight for Pregnancy Rights at California Ports

Stay Connected & Take Action

Get the Latest News & Information Sign up for Email Updates
Sign Up for Action Alerts Join the Action Team
Follow Us

Legal Advice & Resources / Consejos y Recursos legales

Know Your Rights

Learn what your rights are so you can navigate your situation and make the best decision for you.

Your Rights at Work

Your Rights at School

Contact Us

We may be able to provide free legal help for the following issues at California schools: gender and LGBTQI+ discrimination, sexual harassment, and sexual assault.

Apply for Legal Help

School/Education

Learn More

We have trained legal advocates and lawyers on staff to guide you through your legal issue.

See what it's like to work with ERA.

Conozca Sus Derechos

Aprende sus derechos para que puedas navegar su situación y tomar la mejor decisión para ti.

Sus Derechos en el Trabajo

Contáctenos

Posible que podamos proveer ayuda legal por gratis por los siguientes problemas en el trabajo o la escuela: discriminación basado en el género o por LGBTQI+, acoso sexual, asalto sexual, y discriminación basado en el embarazo o por ser padre/madre.

Contáctenos

Nuestro servicio de asesoramiento por teléfono está cerrado por ahora

En este momento, no estamos recibiendo solicitudes dejadas por un recado de teléfono. Sin embargo, usted puede someter una solicitud para una consulta por la manera de hacer clic en el links "Empleo" o "Educación."