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Call Senators and Tell Them:
The Fight's Not Over Yet!
Take Action Now:Call and thank senators who voted to support the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. Call senators who did not vote or voted against the bill and express your disappointment. Senators can be reached at (202) 224-3121.
On Wednesday, April 23, 2008, the Senate considered the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act. This bill, which already passed the House, was filibustered by a handful of senators and prevented from receiving a full vote.
But it’s not over. The majority of the Senate understands the original intent of pay discrimination policy and seeks to redress the Supreme Court’s Ledbetter decision. We had a strong showing of support and together, we will push our senators until this bill becomes law!
Call Your Senators!Please check to see how your senators voted. Then give them a call at (202) 224-3121 and thank those who voted for the bill and ask for their continued support. For those who opposed or who did not vote, we hope you will call and express your deep disappointment.
The Ledbetter Supreme Court decision shows why Americans need to know their judges. Laws rule the land but judges interpret laws. The current Supreme Court has interpreted good, long-standing worker protection laws in strange ways that actually take away Americans’ job and salary protections.
On behalf of all American workers, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR) thanks you for your devotion, time and energy in helping bring the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act to the Senate floor. Together, we had tens of thousands of phone calls and letters sent to Congress! Your perseverance and actions – whether through phone calls, emails, letters or visits, sent a clear message to the Senate and the White House – all workers deserve to have their fair pay protections ensured.
While Lilly may never be paid what she is owed, she has often said that the “richer reward” is that her daughters, granddaughters, and all workers, will get a better deal. “It’s what makes this fight one we have to win.” And with your help, we will.
For more information on the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, click here.
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