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DE SCR91
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/21/2023
Primary Sponsor
Laura Sturgeon
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AI Summary
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Recognizes October 8, 2023, as "National Latina Women's Equal Pay Day" in Delaware, marking when Latina median annual earnings catch up to non-Hispanic white male earnings for 2022.
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Documents wage gap disparities: Latinas earn 55 cents per dollar compared to white, non-Hispanic men; Mexican women earn 52 cents; Salvadoran women earn 49 cents; Guatemalan women earn 47 cents.
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Notes lower wages for Latinas create additional hardships including difficulty repaying student debt and reduced resources for caregiving and future generations.
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Acknowledges women of color experienced disproportionate pandemic employment impacts due to caregiving needs, job loss, and lack of health benefits.
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Encourages all Delawareans to recognize the contributions and sacrifices Latina women have made to champion equality across all aspects of life.
Legislative Description
Recognizing October 8, 2023, As "national Latina Womens Equal Pay Day In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
6/27/2023