Women’s Pay Equity: Measuring Impact, Reforming Policy, and Activating Change
Where Policy Meets Practice
Join Community Hero PA, Philadelphia NOW and CLUW for a Groundbreaking Virtual Forum on Gender Pay Equity
The gender pay gap isn’t just a number – it’s a systemic barrier affecting millions of women’s lives, healthcare access, and economic security. In partnership with the National Organization for Women (NOW) Philadelphia Chapter and the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW), Community Hero PA invites you to join leading experts, policymakers, and advocates for an intensive virtual forum addressing the persistent challenge of pay inequity.
Measuring Impact: The Data Behind the Disparities
- Women earn 84 cents for every dollar earned by men, resulting in an average annual wage gap of $9,954
- The gap widens significantly for women of color, with Black women earning 64 cents and Latina women earning just 57 cents on the dollar
- Over a 40-year career, women lose an estimated $407,760 to the wage gap
- 41% of working mothers are primary breadwinners for their families
Forum Focus Areas
Reforming Policy: Effective Legislative Solutions
Explore current and proposed legislation with demonstrated effectiveness in addressing pay equity:
- The Paycheck Fairness Act: Implementation strategies and outcomes
- State-level salary history bans: Measuring success and expanding adoption
- Pay transparency laws: Case studies and best practices
- Equal Rights Amendment implications for workplace equity
Health and Economic Consequences: The True Cost of Inequity
Quantify the profound connection between pay equity and women’s health and financial security:
- Healthcare affordability and access: Direct correlations with wage disparities
- Mental health implications of financial stress: Data-driven analysis
- Retirement security and long-term financial wellness: Closing the savings gap
- Impact on family health outcomes: Breaking the cycle of economic inequality
Activating Change: Proven Workplace Strategies
Learn effective, actionable approaches for creating meaningful change:
- Evidence-based salary negotiation techniques that work
- Workplace policy reform: Templates and implementation guides
- Collective bargaining approaches with demonstrated success
- Building effective coalitions: Structure, strategy, and sustainability
Featured Speakers and Expert Panels
Our distinguished speakers include legislators, labor leaders, healthcare policy experts, and workplace equity advocates who have been at the forefront of the fight for pay equity. [Speaker details to be announced]
Event Details
Date: April 30, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EST
Platform: Zoom
Registration: Now Open- Free to the Public
Who Should Attend
- Working women across all industries
- Labor union representatives
- HR professionals and business leaders
- Policy advocates and community organizers
- Healthcare professionals
- Anyone committed to workplace equity
Why This Forum Matters
The economic impact of pay inequity extends far beyond individual paychecks. It affects families, communities, and our entire economy. By bringing together key stakeholders and experts, this forum will provide actionable strategies and build momentum for meaningful change.
What You’ll Take Away
- Practical toolkit for addressing pay inequity in your workplace
- Strategic approaches to advocate for policy reform
- Data-backed insights to strengthen your case for change
- Connections with leaders and advocates in the pay equity movement
- Ongoing resources to support your advocacy efforts