Realistic & Fair Wages

The True Value of Work: A Blog Carnival Honoring Latinas and Equal Pay Day

Today is Equal Pay Day, which marks the end of the catch-up game women in the United States involuntarily play every year. But unlike most games, there is no grand prize. Instead, women receive a brutal reminder that it takes from all of 2011 until April 2012 —more than 100 days since the beginning...

Low-Income Women & Their Families Can’t Afford a Gender Wage Gap

When you look at the budget of a low-income, single woman with children, one of the first things you’ll notice is that pretty much every dollar is reserved for the most basic necessities. In Washington, DC, half of her income might go toward childcare, another third could be reserved for rent, and...

Women Are Worth More Than $2.13

By the age of 30 in 2012, I have already built a 15 year career in the restaurant industry. Hospitality runs in my family, so working with people, food and beverage has always been a passion of mine. Additionally, both of my parents are Marines; hard work, discipline, and pride for one's country...

More Than a Date: The Connection Between Tax Day and Equal Pay Day

Equal Pay Day and Tax Day both fall on April 17 this year due to a simple calendar coincidence . But the connection between the two and the financial impact for women and especially mothers is no coincidence. April 17, 2012 is the day that symbolizes how far into 2012 a woman has to work to match...