Today is #LatinaEqualPayDay.
Latinas only earn .54$ for a white man's 1$.
The gap between Latina pay and White Women pay is larger than the gap between White Men pay and White Women pay.
Latinas in the U.S. are paid 46% less than White Men and 26% less than White Women.
This issue doesn't only affect Latinas within the US, but extends globally especially in countries like Canada, the UK, and Spain.
Latina Equal Pay Day marks the date on the calendar year when Latinas finally make the same amount as White Men did last calendar year.
Latina Equal Pay Day used to be on October 21st, it has since moved to December 8th as the gap has increased.
How can we support Latinas in their struggle for equal pay?
Talk about it. Talk about our wage gaps, talk to your latine friends and colleagues about how much you are paid compared to how much they are.
Demand equal pay, attend marches organised by latinas. Apply pressure to your politicians.
Buy from Latina owned small businesses and support Latina owned businesses.
Donate to Latinas in need, there are plenty to find on sites such as Twitter and GoFundMe.
¡Páganos Igual!
