Today is National Equal Pay Day: See What Gov Malloy has to Say

Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman today released the following statements to recognize National Equal Pay Day.
 
Governor Malloy said, "If we want to build an economy for the future that delivers success now and in the long run, we must address the gender wage gap.  It negatively impacts our nation's economy, puts a burden on households, and most of all, is morally wrong.  No one should work full time and not get the wage they deserve and have earned.  In Connecticut, we are working every day towards that end.  We have increased the minimum wage, were the first-in-the-nation to pass paid sick leave, and had the most successful implementation of the Affordable Care Act, helping over 250,000 Connecticut families get health insurance.  This year, we have introduced legislation to change Connecticuts pay secrecy laws, a practice that ultimately perpetuates income discrimination and allows the gender wage gap to persist.  Women deserve the same pay for the same work - and that's why we're standing up for real action on this issue."
 
For more information, please visit Governor Malloy's website: http://www.governor.ct.gov/malloy/cwp/view.asp?a=4010&Q=564010

 

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