“On April 12, we will recognize national Equal Pay Day. This is not an arbitrary date, but a representation of just how far into the year women must work to match their male coworkers’ earnings from the previous year. Here in Onondaga County, where almost 40,000 households are dependent on a mother’s income, women earn a startling $132 less per week than their male counterparts.¹

“While New York State has made significant gains for women’s rights, it is clear that the fight for equal pay for equal work is not yet over. That’s why I once again helped the Assembly pass legislation aimed at ensuring pay equity for New York’s hardworking women.

“Not only will this legislation bring attention to the persistent wage gap, but it will help to correct any inequities in our community and across the state. This is about more than just fairness, it’s about creating a future for all of our families to thrive equally and secure the economic security they deserve.”

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