S.Con.Res. 16 — A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

S.Con.Res. 16 — A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women. | JustPolicyThe purpose of this resolution is to highlight the ongoing issue of wage disparity, particularly focusing on the significant gap between the earnings of Black women and those of White, non-Hispanic men. It aims to raise awareness about Black Women's Equal Pay Day, which falls on July 10, 2025, and to emphasize the importance of achieving equal pay for equal work. Key provisions of the resolution include a recognition of the existing wage gap, which shows that Black women earn significantly less than their White male counterparts.