The double whammy of intersecting identities.
Here's the HRC report on wage gaps in the LGBTQIA+ community:
https://www.hrc.org/resources/the-wage-gap-among-lgbtq-workers-in-the-united-states
Further...
Trans men earn about 70 cents for every dollar that the average worker in the U.S. earns.
Did you know....
Trans women earn about 60 cents for every dollar the average worker in the U.S. earns.
🗣️ In a year of relentless anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation, we stand firm against wage inequality, discrimination, and poverty.
Together, let's demand better data and fair pay for our community! 🌈💼
It's LGBTQIA+ Equal Pay Awareness Day!
I'll be sharing some little-known facts throughout the day about the underreported wage gap experienced by the LGBTQIA+ community! 🧵
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An @HRC report found that LGBTQ+ women in the U.S. working full-time earn about .79 for every $1 that the average man earns. This is a larger wage gap than is seen between LGBTQ+ workers and all workers in the U.S.
We're raising awareness for #LGBTQIAEqualPay Awareness Day with @EqualPayToday
You can find us on all social platforms for the next hour...⏰
In the meantime, we want to bring your attention to some actions you can take!
✅ The Equality Act & LGBTQ Data Inclusion Act are imperative to increase #LGBTQ workplace equity.
Email lawmakers to turn up the volume and demand our communities are seen, heard, & respected!
➡️ https://p2a.co/nRA0Hqd
➡️ https://p2a.co/wS1Ht3Q
And if you live in #California #CA help us pass #AB518 which would give workers the ability to take #PaidFamilyLeave for members of their chosen family.
Click here to email lawmakers!
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https://p2a.co/yWiaDL1
#StrongerCA #PrideInYourPay #LGBTQIAEqualPay #Pride #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #PrideMonth
Diligence Jones
Equal Rights Advocates