Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work

Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work
Last Congress, Democrats made equal pay a key priority for our economic recovery and a marker of our progress as a nation. By passing the Lilly Ledbetter Act — the first bill President Obama signed into law — we restored the right of women and other workers to challenge unfair pay in court. In the House, we passed the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that reaffirms an American value: equal pay for equal work. Though it had the support of a majority of the House and Senate, Republican Senators blocked its progress.

Now, Democrats in the House and Senate have reintroduced the bill, taking affirmative steps to ensure that women earn what men earn for doing the same job. Instead of blocking this legislation again, Republicans must join Democrats to ensure pay equity. My Democratic colleagues and I will continue to work on behalf of equality in the workplace – because when we strengthen economic security for America’s women, we strengthen the economic security of America’s families. In doing so, we reignite the American dream.

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi marks the 75th anniversary of the Golden Gate
with one of the original bridge workers, Gus Villalta.

Standing Up for the Middle Class
The GOP must take immediate action to ensure that middle-income tax cuts do not expire. Democrats understand that by ensuring that the tax cuts do not expire, we put money into the pockets of American consumers, saving the typical middle-income family thousands of dollars per year. We are committed to passing legislation now to inject demand into our markets and strengthen small businesses. By investing in both the short-term growth of our economy and the long-term prosperity of our nation, we will empower the entrepreneurial spirit of the American people.

On Wednesday, I wrote an op-ed discussing the importance of providing stability and certainty for America’s middle class and calling on Republicans to work with Democrats to spur our economy. We should not delay passing legislation that will help afford all Americans the opportunity to reach their goals.

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Congress on Your Corner

Join the Office of Congresswoman Pelosi for a “Congress on Your Corner” at the Visitacion Valley Branch of the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL). My staff will be available to offer assistance in resolving issues with federal agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service, and problems securing Social Security, Medicare or other federal benefits.

Wednesday, June 13th, 2012
4:00pm to 6:30pm
SFPL Visitacion Valley Branch
201 Leland Avenue (at Rutland)
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