http://www.pay-equity.org/day.html
This is an awesome and unique creation. I have never heard of it until now and think it is quite amazing! In 1996, this Equal Pay Day was created by the National Committee on Pay Equity. Wearing red on this day helps show how far "in the red" women are in terms of pay compared to men. The day is on a Tuesday in April every year. It is on a Tuesday because in order for women to earn as much as their male counterparts, their week goes through to the next Tuesday, rather than stopping at Friday. So, Monday-Friday (men) = Monday-Tuesday (women). How depressing huh? This day is to help vocalize the very real problem that we women are facing in today's society. The next date for Equal Pay Day is April 28, 2009. I will be sure to wear my red!
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Wow, that is pretty interesting. I don't know what kind of an impact wearing red that day will actually have, as it's still a struggle to convince people that women, in reality, do NOT get paid equally. Try telling my friend Corey. He doesn't believe it's even true. But hey, it's still a pretty sweet thing. Plus, the whole, women have to work a 7 day week while men only have to work a 5 day one? BULLSHIT! I'm just gonna open my own hair salon and make my own hours, yo.
This is interesting! i've never heard of anything like this! I think its cool that there is a designated color to wear to support this issue. I mean if thats what can get the point across that woman still don't get equal pay, then go for it! I'll defiantly be wearing my red:)
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