We’re heading into the home stretch of the 2016 legislative session with each chamber considering bills passed by the other. The heavy lifting around the three budgets (operating, capital and…
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Equal pay for equal work – just not in Washington State
OLYMPIA – Friday, January 29 marks the 7th anniversary of President Obama signing the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into law, reaffirming the rights of individuals who have suffered from…
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…
Hear Rep. Tana Senn on KUOW discussing Equal Pay
Equal Pay Opportunity Act Passes State House
OLYMPIA – Despite the state’s 1943 Equal Pay law, the gap between men and women’s pay remains. In fact, women in Washington state made just 79 cents to the man’s…
Cleveland, Senn sponsor Equal Pay Opportunity Act
OLYMPIA – Sen. Annette Cleveland, D-Vancouver, and Rep. Tana Senn, D-Mercer Island, today announced their sponsorship of legislation to help close the gap in pay among female workers. The Equal Pay…