In the USA, employers larger than 14 employees must not make race or sex a factor in deciding pay.
Effectively, each individual is paid for his/her skill, experience, knowledse, seniority, and personality. That never assures equal pay, which no one actually wants as a policy. We WANT skill and experience rewarded.
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The Office of Diversity and Civil Rights which ensures the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent legislation concerning diversity is protected for all citizens to ensure a diverse workplace.
Workplace rights for women include equal pay, protection against discrimination, and the right to maternity leave. These rights can be ensured and protected in the modern workforce through implementing and enforcing anti-discrimination laws, promoting gender diversity in leadership positions, and providing resources for women to report any violations of their rights.
The Equal Pay Act was passed in 1963 and suggests that everyone no matter what age race or gender should be paid the same to do the same job with the same responsibilities. Following the American Civil Rights Movement.
Women wanted equal pay for equal work. Women historically got less pay than men did for the same amount of work. Women also didn't get the best jobs.
Equal pay and reproductive rights
The Civil Rights movement overlapped the Vietnam War. While our soldiers were at war, our country was divided not only concerning our involvement in said war but also due to the push to follow the Constitution - all men are created equal. Women, Native nations, Black, Spanish Americans all fought for their rights to equal jobs, equal pay, equal treatment. The anger tied to these actions carried over to the treatment of the soldiers.
The phrase "Equal pay for equal work" is commonly attributed to American activist and women's rights advocate, Susan B. Anthony.
Have all the same rights and responsibilities men do and get equal pay for equal work.
The Equal Pay Act of 1963 aimed to eliminate wage disparity based on gender, requiring that men and women be paid equally for equal work in the same establishment. This legislation was a significant step in advancing civil rights, as it addressed systemic discrimination against women in the workplace, promoting gender equality. By highlighting the economic injustices faced by women, the Act contributed to broader civil rights movements, encouraging further advocacy for social and economic equality across various marginalized groups. Ultimately, it laid the groundwork for subsequent laws and policies aimed at protecting workers' rights and promoting equity.
No Pernell Roberts was no black, he was American, White. Born and raised in GA. But he did a lot of work for civil rights and sticking up and voicing his opinions on minorities and equal jobs, and equal pay. Spoke out about segregation as well.
Pretty much the same. Women didn't gain any rights before or after and they couldn't vote, own property, or have a bank account. It won't be until 1920 that the right to vote will be gained and they are still fighting for equal pay for equal work and other civil rights.