Overall, American women earn 79 cents on the dollar when compared to men. But for women of color, the disparity is even worse -- only 63 cents on the dollar.
August 23 marks Equal Pay Day for African-American women -- who need to work an extra eight months to make what men make in a year. For Native Americans and Latinas, Equal Pay Day comes even later.
Add your name to let these bold progressive champions know they have a mandate to fight for equal pay and other economic populism issues in Congress. After you sign, you can Tweet public acknowledgement of their leadership.
This action organized by:
The Progressive Change Campaign Committee
Susannah Randolph for Congress (FL-09)
Angie Craig for Congress (MN-02)
Pramila Jayapal for Congress (WA-07)