Equal Pay Day

Government of Canada marks the first International Equal Pay Day and reappoints Canada's Pay Equity Commissioner

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Friday, September 18, 2020

Canada is proud to be an active member of the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) and to have supported the adoption of the resolution proclaiming September 18th as International Equal Pay Day.

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  • Canada is proud to be an active member of the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) and to have supported the adoption of the resolution proclaiming September 18th as International Equal Pay Day.
  • To mark this day, the Minister of Labour Filomena Tassi, announced the reappointment of Karen Jensen as Canada's federal Pay Equity Commissioner.
  • With her reappointment, Ms. Jensen will continue the important preparatory work for the coming into force of the Pay Equity Act.
  • Once the Pay Equity Act is in force, Ms. Jensen will hold a subsequent appointment as Pay Equity Commissioner for a period of three years from that date.

Equal Pay Day VIRTUAL Rally

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Friday, April 3, 2020

This year for Equal Pay Day women from across Canada will rally for economic justice at a unique virtual rally.

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  • This year for Equal Pay Day women from across Canada will rally for economic justice at a unique virtual rally.
  • Equal Pay Day draws attention to the gender pay gap how much womens work is undervalued and underpaid relative to mens, says Jan Borowy, Co-Chair of the Ontario Equal Pay Coalition.
  • The Equal Pay Day Virtual rally brings together advocates from community organizations and trade unions who are on the front-line of the Covid-19 pandemic impact and fighting for womens equality.
  • Register here to join the Virtual Rally:
    Jan Borowy, Co-Chair, Equal Pay Coalition at 416-985-2069, or [email protected]

Chicago to Mark 2020 Equal Pay Day on Latina Equal Pay Day

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Friday, February 28, 2020

That is why the Equal Pay Day Chicago coalition announces that we will hold Chicago's 2020 rally to end the gender wage gap on the last equal pay day observed in 2020Latina Equal Pay Day on October 29thrather than on March 31st when Equal Pay Day, marking the average gap for women, is observed nationally.

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  • That is why the Equal Pay Day Chicago coalition announces that we will hold Chicago's 2020 rally to end the gender wage gap on the last equal pay day observed in 2020Latina Equal Pay Day on October 29thrather than on March 31st when Equal Pay Day, marking the average gap for women, is observed nationally.
  • With this move, we recognize that we won't close the gender wage gap until every woman is compensated with equal pay for equal work.
  • "The average wage gap number we hear so often doesn't tell the whole story," said Barb Yong of Golan Christie Taglia LLP, chair of the Equal Pay Day Chicago coalition.
  • About Equal Pay Day Chicago: Equal Pay Day Chicago is a coalition of over 70 organizations, businesses, and government agencies with a common goal of eliminating the pay gap.

Equal Pay Day Statement

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

GATINEAU, QC, April 9, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issued the following statement recognizing Equal Pay Day.

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  • GATINEAU, QC, April 9, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, issued the following statement recognizing Equal Pay Day.
  • "On Equal Pay Day, it is important to note how far Canadian women have come in the last 40 years.
  • When Canadian women can count on equal pay for work of equal value, our economy grows stronger, families prosper and communities thrive.
  • While proactive pay equity legislation and pay transparency are important tools to help reduce gender wage gaps, they are part of our broader plan to advance the equality of women in the workplace.

NUT-rition Teams Up With Laura Dern and Equal Rights Advocates to Shine a Light on Pay Inequality on National Equal Pay Day

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

On National Equal Pay Day, NUT-rition has teamed up with award-winning actress Laura Dern and Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) to shine a light on wage inequality.

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  • On National Equal Pay Day, NUT-rition has teamed up with award-winning actress Laura Dern and Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) to shine a light on wage inequality.
  • Its hard to believe that in 2019, wage inequality is still a problem, said NUT-rition video executive producer and actress Laura Dern.
  • The Equal Pay Pack benefits Equal Rights Advocates and helps fund a legal helpline available to anyone who feels theyre experiencing an issue with pay inequality.
  • "Women deserve equal pay for equal work, said Noreen Farrell, Executive Director for Equal Rights Advocates.

LUNA® Bar Moves U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team One Step Closer to Equal Pay

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Believing in equal pay for equal work, LUNA Bar is giving each of the 23 women named to the 2019 USWNT World Cup team $31,250, comprising the difference between the womens and mens World Cup roster bonus.

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  • Believing in equal pay for equal work, LUNA Bar is giving each of the 23 women named to the 2019 USWNT World Cup team $31,250, comprising the difference between the womens and mens World Cup roster bonus.
  • Believing in equal pay for equal work, LUNA Bar is giving each of the 23 women named to the 2019 USWNT World Cup team $31,250, comprising the difference between the womens and mens World Cup roster bonus.
  • LUNA Bar has partnered with the U.S. Womens National Team Players Association (USWNTPA) to make its donation directly to each of the 23 players.
  • This Equal Pay Day, LUNA Bar is providing advice, support and inspiration to help women ask, prepare and negotiate for their own well-deserved equal pay.

Unifor welcomes proactive pay equity to reduce gender wage gap

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

OTTAWA, Oct. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - Unifor welcomes the federal government's launch of proactive pay equity legislation to close the gender wage gap in federally regulated sectors.

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 30, 2018 /CNW/ - Unifor welcomes the federal government's launch of proactive pay equity legislation to close the gender wage gap in federally regulated sectors.
  • Members have been fighting for pay equity in our communities, at annual Equal Pay Day activities and at bargaining tables across the country.
  • Unifor also applauds the Gender Budgeting Act, which seeks to incorporate a gender and diversity lens when allocating and analyzing budgets.
  • Similarly, the establishment of the Department of Women and Gender Equality (WAGE), in place of the current Status of Women may also further equity goals.