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A general view during a signing ceremony for the new Collective Bargaining Agreements after the match between the United States and Nigeria at Audi Field in Washington D.C., Sep 6, 2022. Photo Scott Taetsch/USA TODAY Sports

Economy Sep 06

U.S. men’s and women’s soccer teams formally sign equal pay agreements

By Anne M. Peterson, Associated Press

Nation May 18

SOCCER: JUN 16 Women's - USA v Nigeria
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Soccer players on U.S. men’s and women’s national teams get pay equity for the first time

The U.S. Soccer Federation announced a historic deal Wednesday to ensure equal pay between the men's and women's players. U.S. soccer became the first national team to equalize pay and bonuses in the sport, including for World Cup play. Briana…

Economy Mar 16

Coworkers discussing computer program in office
Does sharing salaries in job postings help address the gender pay gap?

March 15 was Equal Pay Day, the first in a series of reminders of how persistent the pay gap has been. More states and cities hope laws requiring employers to share pay minimums and maximums on job postings will shrink…

By Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th

Nation Feb 22

Soccer: Womens World Cup Champions-Parade
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U.S. women soccer players reach $24 million settlement in fight for equal pay

The U.S. women's national soccer team has reached a $24 million equal-pay settlement with the U.S. Soccer Federation. The federation also committed to equalizing future pay for women. Julie Foudy, an ESPN analyst, retired two-time World Cup champion and Olympic…

By Stephanie Sy, Claire Mufson

Nation Feb 22

Megan Rapinoe of the U.S. celebrates with team mates after scoring their first goal during the 2019 World Cup finals. Photo by Denis Balibouse/Reuters
U.S. Soccer Federation and women’s team settle lawsuit for $24 million

U.S. women soccer players have reached a landmark agreement with the sport's American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay.

By Anne M. Peterson, Ronald Blum, Associated Press

Jan 22

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Black women in Mississippi demand state-level pay protections

By Ivette Feliciano, Zachary Green

Mississippi is the only state in the nation without a law requiring equal pay for women—but that could be about to change. Ivette Feliciano sits down with Cassandra Welchlin, Executive Director of the Mississippi Black Women’s Roundtable, to discuss her…

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Apr 15

WATCH: Equal pay bill nears approval in House, long odds in Senate

By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

The bill would make it easier to sue employers over pay discrimination, curb the ability of companies to retaliate and beef up enforcement of existing laws.

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Mar 28

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Economic loss due to the pandemic hit women hard. This educational tool aims to help

By PBS NewsHour

While the COVID-19 pandemic has had dire economic consequences worldwide, its impact on women has been especially harsh, setting back strides made towards gender and economic equity. Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg, co-founders of TheSkimm, a digital media company aimed…

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Nov 24

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This group is training the next generation of women in national security

Women make up less than 40 percent of the U.S. State Department's leadership, and 26 percent at the Pentagon, according to a 2018 study by the New America Foundation. But women working in national security professions are drawing attention to…

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Feb 21

U.S. women’s soccer team seeks $66 million in damages

By Ronald Blum, Associated Press

The request for damages is part of the team's gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation.

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