2018 Latinas Equal Pay Day Commemoration Project

The Latinas Equal Pay Day Commemoration Project which launched last year spurred from a mission in honor of Latinas Equal Pay Day which falls on November 1st this year. The date November 1st marks the unfairness of the pay gap and how far into 2018 it takes a woman with Hispanic or Latino heritage to make what a white, non-Hispanic male made in 2017.

The Latinas Equal Pay Day Commemoration Project promotes leadership advice from Latinas to inspire other women in hopes of closing the pay gap. So, this year we asked companies and organizations to partner with the project by nominating a Latina leader at their organization.  Lean In Women of Color, along with numerous Lean In chapters are working together to raise awareness and support for bridging the pay gap that currently exists for Latinas.

To change the narrative on inequalities impacting Latinas, on November 1st, we are launching the 2018 Latinas Equal Pay Day Commemoration Project.

Equal Pay Counts

Today is April 10th 2018, Equal Pay Day which represents how long it takes within the 2018 calendar year for the average woman to make what a white man made in 2017. This averages out to just 80 cents to a dollar. The fact is that all women regardless of background, race, ability or sexual orientation are impacted by the pay gap. The above video shows you how all women are predisposed to unequal pay.

Throughout 2018, Lean In is partnering with businesses across the country to highlight the unfairness of the gender pay gap to consumers making everyday purchases. With the help of adidas, Lyft, P&G, and Reebok—all leaders in the push for equality in the workplace—we’re asking consumers to think about the impact of getting 20% less1 as they make purchases on April 10. Our goal is to raise awareness of the gender pay gap and encourage companies everywhere to commit to equal pay. [Learn more]

Our National/Global Community

A sincere shout out to the the leaders in our community who are leaning in everyday!