A Message From The Nation Women’s Law Center

On January 9, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two key fair pay bills we’ve been fighting for. What a way to start off the new year!

The bills passed by the House — the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act — provide women with critical tools to challenge pay discrimination.

But the fight isn’t over yet. President-Elect Obama is ready to sign both bills into law during his first few days in office. But before that can happen, the Senate needs to pass pay equity legislation, too.

Please contact your Senators now and tell them that women can’t wait! Our economy is crumbling, and we need fair pay legislation now more than ever.

You can e-mail your Senators, or call the Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121. Ask the operator to connect you to your Senators. When you’re connected to their offices, tell the person who answers the phone:

  1. I am a constituent. My name is ____________.
  2. I urge you to vote in favor of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act, to invoke cloture on both bills, and to oppose any weakening amendments.
  3. Thank you for supporting fair pay for women.

It feels wonderful to be so close to victory! Thank you again for your support at this historic moment.

Sincerely,

Signature - Jocelyn Samuels

Jocelyn Samuels
Vice President for Education and Employment
National Women’s Law Center

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To promote equal rights and opportunities for women and minorities within the legal profession and the judicial system.

To promote full participation by women and minorities in the organized bar and in the legislative and judicial branches of government.

To provide opportunities for women and minorities in the legal profession to support and educate one another.