April 17, 2014
“If someone does the same work, they should earn the same pay. We won’t be satisfied until all workers are equally compensated for the same work, regardless of their gender. When women succeed, our economy grows.” - Illinois Governor Pat Quinn. Quinn pictured at an Equal Pay Day Rally in Illionis.
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GOP Senate Blocks Equal Pay Legislation
The Paycheck Fairness Act was blocked by Republican U.S. Senators last week, a move that prohibits wage gender equality legislation from progressing.