January 9, 2009 - Posted by Clarissa Peterson
This morning, the House of Representatives passed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and Paycheck Fairness Act.
LCCR President Wade Henderson said in a statement:
"Today's House vote is a victory for all American workers. The Leadership Conference lauds the U.S. House of Representatives for its continued support for the crucial civil rights issue of fair pay for workers.
"If passed by the Senate, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act will assure Americans in these hard economic times that the rights of ordinary workers on the shop floor are as important and protected as those in the board rooms."
The two bills, which would make it easier for workers to file claims of pay discrimination, have been top priorities of Democratic leaders in the House. The Senate is expected to take up the bills later this month.
Categories: Women's Rights, Workers' Rights
