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Stand up for equal pay - join us on International Equal Pay Day to fight for fair wages and gender equality!
Celebrate International Equal Pay Day on September 18 and recognize the importance of equal pay for all genders! This day first began in 1996 when it was created to highlight the gender wage gap that exists between men and women. Though we still have a long way to go, this day has helped raise awareness about this issue and continues to motivate individuals around the world to fight for their rights.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1909</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Women's First Strike for Equality</div><div class='timeline-text'>Over 20,000 women garment workers went on strike in New York City, demanding better pay and working conditions, marking a significant event in the history of women's fight for equal pay.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1963</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Equal Pay Act Signed</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Equal Pay Act was signed into U.S. law by President Kennedy, stating that men and women should receive equal pay for equal work.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UK Women Strike for Equal Pay</div><div class='timeline-text'>187 women at the Ford car plant in Dagenham, UK, went on strike against sexual discrimination, paving the way for the UK's Equal Pay Act of 1970.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Equal Pay Day Initiation</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first Equal Pay Day is observed in the United States, aiming to raise public awareness of the gender wage gap.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gender Pay Gap Report Adoption</div><div class='timeline-text'>The European Commission adopted a recommendation on strengthening the principle of equal pay between men and women through increased transparency.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Equal Pay Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations officially observed the first International Equal Pay Day, recognizing the global need to end pay disparities based on gender.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate your family and friends</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share articles and stories about the gender pay gap with your family and friends. Discuss why it is important to close the gap and what can be done to help.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer with a local organization</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Look up local organizations in your area that are dedicated to closing the gender pay gap. You can volunteer your time by attending meetings, making phone calls, or helping with fundraising events.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Support women owned businesses</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Find female owned businesses in your area and show your support by shopping there. This can make a big difference in helping close the gender pay gap.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share stories on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share inspiring stories of real women who are making a difference in the fight for equal pay on social media. This can spread awareness and help others get involved.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write to your representative</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Write to your representative and let them know that you care about the issue of equal pay. Ask them to take action and introduce legislation that will help close the gender pay gap.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Equal pay is a basic human right</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Everyone deserves to be compensated fairly for equal work, regardless of their gender, race or other factors. International Equal Pay Day reminds us that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve economic equality and gain financial freedom.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Equal pay can help reduce poverty</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Enforcing better pay standards can help reduce poverty levels and improve living conditions in some of the world's most underserved communities. It also encourages people to work harder and strive for success, since they are now rewarded more fairly for their efforts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Equal pay helps promote gender equality</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By acknowledging International Equal Pay Day we can help make gender inequality a thing of the past. This event serves as an important reminder that women deserve to have their labor recognized and acknowledged, not taken for granted or undervalued.</p></div></div>
International Equal Pay Day is celebrated on September 18 every year. In 2024 International Equal Pay Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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