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Current state of pay disparities in New York City and nationally
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Council Member de la Rosa presents data on persistent wage gaps, highlighting the disparities faced by women, particularly women of color, both nationally and in New York City's municipal workforce.
- National data shows women earn 85 cents to every dollar earned by men in 2024
- More severe disparities for women of color: Asian women (72¢), Black women (57¢), Latina women (54¢), Native American women (55¢)
- In NYC municipal jobs, women make 87 cents on the dollar compared to men in the same roles
Carmen de la Rosa
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Today those legacies are still evident in persistent wage gaps.
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In 2024, women nationally earned just 85¢ to every dollar earned by men.
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The numbers are even more sobering for women of color, Asian women earn 72¢, black women earn 57¢, Latina women earn 54¢, and native American women only earn 55¢.
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Here in New York City where women in municipal jobs still make just 87¢ on the dollar compared to men in the same roles, we must acknowledge that our work is far from finished.