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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
Women’s History
Month
Originating from a one week celebration in 1978, Women’s History Month
has been celebrated since 1987 as a time to recognize women’s
significant contributions to the fabric of our nation.
Even with the vast progress that has been made in securing equal rights
and opportunity for women, there is still work to be done. On average,
women earn only 79 cents for every dollar earned by men, a gap that
widens even further once racial disparities are accounted. That's why
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) is proud to be a co-sponsor of the
Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would enhance the enforcement
of equal pay requirements and prevent employers from punishing workers
who discuss salaries amongst each other in an effort to increase pay
equity.
Sen. Brown also recognizes that boosting women’s representation in
high-paying career fields is essential to closing the wage gap.
According to the 2013 American Community Survey, women hold only 26
percent of all Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
jobs despite being half of the U.S. workforce. That is why he is an
original cosponsor of the Women and Minorities STEM Booster Act, a bill
that will provide a competitive grant to support STEM outreach,
mentoring, professional development, and other programs to support
women and minorities in STEM fields so that they will be ready for jobs
of the 21st century.
This Women’s History Month, Sen. Brown celebrates America’s long
history of trailblazing and the women of all ages on the brink of
leaving their mark on the history books. For more information about the
celebration of Women’s History month visit www.womenshistorymonth.gov.
Also, since 1978 the State of Ohio has maintained an Ohio Women’s Hall
of Fame to recognize the contributions women have made and continue to
make in the across the state, the country, and the world.
Sen. Brown will continue to be an ally in the fight to close the wage
gap, increase the number of women pursuing science, technology,
engineering and math jobs and education, break the glass ceiling for
women in the business world, address women’s health disparities, and
protect women’s reproductive rights.
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