The month of March offers us so many opportunities to bring gender justice advocates together to speak out for equality!

This month, we celebrate Women’s History Month, International Women’s Day (March 8), and Equal Pay Day (March 25) by being advocates for change.

Taking action is especially important in the current political moment, as federal actions are threatening the rights of our communities and families across the country. One key space where we must not lose our power and progress is women’s role in the economy.

That is why this month, PowHerNY will focus on economic equity. New York has passed absolutely essential laws to advance women’s pay equity, including the salary history ban and the salary range disclosure law. Those laws have made New York one of the best states for fair pay. Still much more needs to be done. 

Today, NY women only earn 87 cents for every dollar a man makes. This unacceptable wage gap is even wider for Black, Latina, and Native American women in New York who earn 66¢, 60¢, and 55¢ respectively. (Additional stats below).

Now, because of federal action, our steady progress towards addressing the gender and racial wage gap is at risk. To roll back protections that have long been established in law, is not just a threat to our wallets, but also to women’s place in the fight for democracy.

For International Women’s Day, join the movement to uphold women’s economic equity. We call on our state leaders, employers, and all New Yorkers to stand up to reaffirm New York’s commitment to equality.

Take Action for Equal Pay Day

Mark your calendar and sign up for upcoming Equal Pay Day activities:

MARCH 24th | In-Person Rally at New York City Hall, 12:00pm  

Join elected leaders and advocates to speak out for pay equity and against rollbacks of our rights.

MARCH 25th | Online Virtual Rally – #EqualPayNY #EqualPayDay

New York Virtual Rally kicks-off at 1:30pm and joins the National Rally 2-3pm.

Support these events by signing up to co-sponsor or join the NY Equal Pay Day activities: Submit a quote or video – Speak out online – Rally with Equal Pay Champions!

This Equal Pay Day, PowHer®NY will be raising the volume to: 

• Address NY’s persisting pay gaps, causes, and solutions
• Advance legislation which is moving forward to strengthen and expand the salary range laws NYC Int 808-A and NYS A5906/S5990 
• Call on our elected officials to stand up to federal assault on gender and racial equity!

Need more info? Contact Elsa Wiesinger, PowHer®NY Associate, info@powherny.org

Striking Equal Pay Statistics

How much women earn for every dollar men make:

Source: National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) Wage Gap and Lifetime Losses, State by State