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MI HR0251
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/20/2010
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Green
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AI Summary
- Declares April 20, 2010, as Equal Pay Day in Michigan to recognize a national day of action against inequitable pay
- Notes that nationally women earn 78 cents for every dollar men earn, while Michigan women earn only 72 cents per dollar, ranking Michigan 45th among states for wage parity
- States the wage gap costs the average American full-time woman worker between $700,000 and $2 million over her lifetime, affecting Social Security and pension benefits
- Encourages Michigan citizens to recognize women's value and contributions to the labor force
- Urges businesses to conduct internal pay evaluations to ensure fair pay for women employees
Legislative Description
A resolution to declare April 20, 2010, as Equal Pay Day in the state of Michigan.
Equal Pay Day
Last Action
Adopted
4/20/2010
Full Bill Text
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