March 25th marks equal pay day. For many people across the nation, the fight for equal pay for equal labor continues. And have fallen behind.
Today’s equal pay day celebrations around the country, including a rally led by the Copper Country League of Women Voters, celebrate what’s been accomplished to close the gap between what men and women earn in their paychecks. Equal Pay Day notes the number of days women will need to work beyond December 31st, 2025 to earn the same wage as a male counterpart.
In 2024 equal pay day occurred on March 12th, recognizing 52 additional work days to equal a man’s wage. In 2025 a full-time working woman will need to work an additional 60 work days to earn the same as a male counterpart.
At the Michigan Tech Husky statue, the Copper Country League of Women Voters will share informational material on Equal Pay Day. The ladies plan to wear red in solidarity with other workers. The rally will begin at 1130 am.
