OLYMPIA—It was 1943 when Washington passed a law making it illegal to pay a woman less than a man for similar work. Three-quarters of a century later, a white woman…
Tag: Equal Pay Opportunity Act
Equal Pay Passes the House!
Yesterday, the House passed the Equal Pay Opportunity Act for the fourth year in a row! I am so proud to be sponsoring this strong legislation for working women and…
Fourth time could be the charm for Equal Pay in Washington
OLYMPIA—After active negotiations between the business and labor communities, the Washington House of Representatives passed the Equal Pay Opportunity Act this morning on a 69-28 vote. This is the fourth year…
House passes Equal Pay, Supporting working women and the Upcoming Town Hall!
Equal Pay Passes! Last night, on International Women’s Day, the House passed my Equal Pay Opportunity Act! I am so proud to be sponsoring this strong bill for women and families. This…
Labor Committee approves Equal Pay, Salary History, and Fair Chance measures
Labor Committee approves Equal Pay, Salary History, and Fair Chance measures The House Labor and Workplace Standards Committee passed three bills Monday that could help close the gender wage gap…
Levy Cliff, Social Emotional Learning & Equal Pay
Extending the Levy Cliff Passes the House! The House passed its first bill of the 2017 Legislative session on Monday—extending the levy lid lift! (Also known as the “Levy Cliff”…
Statement by Representative Tana Senn Recognizing April 12 as Equal Pay Day
OLYMPIA – Representative Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island), the lead sponsor of Washington State’s equal pay bill, released the following statement today in recognition of Equal Pay Day – which marks…
State House approves equal pay legislation
OLYMPIA – Washington State took a major step toward pay equity today with the passage of the Equal Pay Opportunity Act. HB 1646, sponsored by Rep. Tana Senn (D-Mercer Island),…
Washington in Danger of Being Left Behind on Equal Pay
California joins Oregon in passing Equal Pay legislation as Washington Senate flails OLYMPIA – Despite existing state laws, Washington lags behind much of the country in equal pay for women….
Legislative Update from Rep. Tana Senn: Equal Pay and Education Funding
We’ve had another exciting week, with bills passing and our town hall meeting with constituents. Watch my legislative update below. Town Hall Last Saturday, the 41st legislative district held…