“Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) women play a critical role in our communities and our economy – but continue to face a wage gap that is severe, deeply damaging, and totally unjustifiable. On average, NHPI women are paid just 65 cents for every dollar paid to White, non-Hispanic men. When part-time workers are included, that gap widens to an even more shameful 61 cents on the dollar. Today and every day, we demand bold action to address the root causes of this outrageous gap. 

“We cannot tackle this discrimination without a clear picture of NHPI women’s diverse experiences. But despite the fact that NHPI communities are among the fastest-growing in the United States, the federal government still does not track disaggregated wage data for many NHPI ethnic subgroups. It’s past time to require the Department of Labor and other federal agencies to report comprehensive data that doesn’t obscure the hardship so many NHPI women face. 

“Lack of research and action has real consequences for the financial security of NHPI moms and families, and for our economy. NHPI women should not be losing more than a third of their paychecks to wage discrimination. But because of this devastating pay gap, too many are forced to scrape by without the money they need to pay for health care, child care, housing, groceries, and other basics. As Trump’s policies drive up the cost of everyday essentials, it’s more important than ever that NHPI women – and all women – get the full paychecks we deserve. We need lawmakers to prioritize policies that protect workers, promote fair pay, and equip working families with the tools we need to build financial security and contribute to our communities. We will keep speaking out until everyone is paid fairly and all families and our economy can thrive.”