Alexis M. Herman
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On June 10, 1963, Pres. Kennedy signed The Equal Pay Act (EPA), historic, landmark legislation to guarantee equal pay for women and men who held the s
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ame job. This Act changed the legal landscape for working women and laid a firm foundation for the beginning of their unprecedented movement into the paid labor force. This report presents a look at where we have come from, where we are today and where we need to go tomorrow to build on our commitment to equal pay. Chapters: the early impact of the EPA: 1960-75; making their place in the work force: 1975-85; moving forward -- making a difference: 1985-97; and issues to watch in the new century.
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