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Today, October 3, 2024, we mark the day when Latinas catch up to what white men earned in the previous year. Despite being one of the fastest-growing demographics and wielding significant economic and political influence, Latinas continue to earn significantly less, highlighting a persistent and unjust economic disparity in our country. In 2023, the wage
Read moreIAM General Secretary-Treasurer Dora Cervantes and Women’s and Young Workers Department Director Julie Frietchen were recently featured on the cover of the spring 2024 edition of SUNY Empire State University alumni magazine, “Connections.” This honor highlights their significant contributions and leadership in their respective fields. Both alumni embarked on their professional journey at SUNY Empire,
Read moreEach year, the IAM Local 811 Women’s Committee does a community service event in Houston and the surrounding areas. In the past, they have done toiletry drives and collected toys for the Texas Children’s Hospital.
Read moreMarch is coming to a close, and with it, Women’s History Month – a month to reflect on the progress this country has made toward realizing the goal of full gender equality in American workplaces without losing sight of the work still needed to achieve that goal. Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month
Read moreOn Equal Pay Day 2024, let’s join forces to ensure that men and women are paid equally at work. It’s crucial to remember that women, especially women of color and those from marginalized groups, still earn less than men on average.
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