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This Senate Resolution proclaims March 25, 2025, as Women's Equal Pay Day in California, highlighting significant disparities in wage earnings between men and women. The resolution cites Census Bureau and Department of Labor statistics showing that women earn approximately $0.83 for every dollar men earn, with even greater wage gaps for women of color (Black, Latina, and Native American women earning under $0.66 per dollar earned by White, non-Hispanic men). The resolution emphasizes that women, especially those in minority groups, face systemic wage discrimination, with Hispanic women earning an average of $41,140 and Black women earning $49,470, compared to men's median salary of $62,350. It notes that four out of ten women experience gender discrimination, are more likely to work part-time, and are underrepresented in high-paying fields like science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business. The resolution argues that fair pay is crucial for individual and family financial security and would strengthen California's economy, ultimately calling for the elimination of the gender earnings gap and promoting policies to ensure equal pay for all workers.

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