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California Senate adopts resolution recognizing Women’s Equal Pay Day
Summary
The California State Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 31, recognizing Women’s Equal Pay Day and urging attention to persistent wage gaps faced by women — particularly women of color.
Senator Wahab introduced and the California State Senate adopted Senate Resolution 31, recognizing Women’s Equal Pay Day and calling attention to continuing wage disparities for women in the state.
The resolution, introduced on the Senate floor as SR 31, notes that women on average earn less than men across sectors and that Black, Latina and Native American women earn less than white women. Senator Wahab asked colleagues for an “aye” vote; the resolution passed by a roll call vote of 37-0.
SR 31 frames pay equity as an economic issue that affects families and…
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